Imphal, Oct 25: The United Naga Council (UNC) has declared a ‘Genna’—a traditional day of respect and celebration—on October 29 at Senapati in Manipur to honour NSCN-IM supremo Thuingaleng Muivah’s upcoming reception.
The UNC has directed that all educational institutions and shops across Naga-inhabited areas remain closed.
In Naga culture, ‘Genna’ refers to a customary restriction observed to ensure maximum community participation during national or culturally significant events. During this period, members of the Naga community traditionally refrain from routine activities to perform rituals and celebrate their collective identity.
UNC President N.G. Lorho, in a statement announcing the ‘Genna’, said, “In reverence to our traditions and cultural practices, the Nagas in the present state of Manipur hereby declare a Genna on the occasion of the historic civic reception in honour of the living legend, Muivah, at Tahamzam (Senapati) on October 29.”
“During this Genna, we call upon all community members to observe holidays in all educational institutions, keep shops closed as a mark of respect, and refrain from all economic and commercial activities. Participate in community gatherings and programmes to celebrate the occasion, and uphold the Naga spirit of unity and solidarity,” the UNC chief added.
Nonagenarian Naga leader Muivah, who also serves as the Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM), arrived in the Naga-inhabited Ukhrul district of Manipur on Wednesday (October 22) to visit his birthplace, Somdal village, for the first time in 50 years.
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