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Manipur CM to Review Proposal to Make Loktak Day a State Festival
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Manipur Chief Minister will assess a proposal to designate Loktak Day, celebrated on 7 February, as a state festival.
The Manipur Chief Minister has agreed to examine a proposal to declare Loktak Day, observed annually on 7 February, as a state festival. The initiative aims to recognize the cultural significance of Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. By elevating the day to a state festival, officials hope to boost tourism and promote local traditions. The proposal was submitted to the CM by the state government, and a decision is expected in the coming weeks.