Imphal: Imphal hosted a major cultural and unity-focused event on January 20 with the arrival of the North East Integration Rally 2026. The rally, organised by KRC Foundation, brought together people around the core message of peace, progress, and prosperity, with strong stress on unity across the Northeast.

The day began at 9 am with a reception and flag-off ceremony at Sekmai, near the SBI branch on NHS Koirengei Road. From there, the rally moved through important city points, including Kangla Western Gate and Kwakeithel. The route marked a symbolic journey through Imphal, drawing attention from locals along the way.

Later in the morning, the rally was received at the Imphal Peace Museum at Maibam Lotpa Ching in Bishnupur. The session, held from 10.30 am to 12 pm, focused on the theme “Where History Meets Harmony”. It highlighted shared history, cultural roots, and the idea of peaceful coexistence.

Imphal Peace Mission director Haobam Joyremba gave the welcome speech. He said the event sends a strong message of integration. He called it very important for the region. He said the rally is not about how far it travels, but about how it connects people. The North East is very diverse, and that makes the rally more meaningful.

Joyremba said integration does not mean everyone must be the same. It means respecting one another. It means having empathy and being ready to listen. He also spoke about the Imphal Peace Museum and how it began. The museum was founded in 2019, marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal.

The reception ceremony of the rally was organised in collaboration with the Imphal Peace Museum and partner groups.

In the afternoon, the celebrations continued with the NEIR Fest at Gandhi Memorial Hall on B.T. Road. Held from 3 pm to 6 pm, the fest featured cultural performances and community interaction. The event was organised with ATINGA and supported by goertrip.com.

Organisers said the rally aimed to build stronger bonds among the Northeastern states and promote peace through culture, dialogue, and public participation. The Imphal chapter of NEIR 2026 concluded with a clear message of unity and harmony for the region.

Biswadeep Gupta, managing director and CEO of The KRC Foundations, advocate Kh. Gajendra Singh, Prof. Dr. Sukumal Deb and others were present.

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