Bengaluru, May 10: Nemcha Kipgen, one of the prominent Kuki-Zo legislators in Manipur and a member of the state government amid the ongoing ethnic crisis, attended the 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru.
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Nemcha Kipgen interacts with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation and the spiritual leader’s 70th birthday event at the organization’s International Center in Bengaluru. (Image: facebook.com/nemchakipgen.kpi) |
The event also marked the 70th birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the organization’s International Center in Bengaluru.
Sharing photographs from the event on social media, Nemcha Kipgen said she felt “deeply honoured” to participate in the landmark celebrations. She expressed gratitude for the warm reception and praised the organization’s continued efforts in promoting “seva, peace, wellness and collective harmony” across the world.
Nemcha Kipgen, who represents the Kuki-Zo community, has remained a significant political figure during the ongoing Manipur crisis. Her decision to continue in the BJP-led government despite opposition and criticism from sections of her community has drawn attention amid the prolonged ethnic tensions in the state.
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The Deputy Chief Minister’s participation in the Bengaluru event comes at a time when Manipur continues to witness political and social divisions linked to the conflict between communities that erupted in May 2023.
