Chief Minister Y Khemchand presided over a meeting of the Organizing Committee for the Shirui Festival 2026 at the Secretariat. This annual 5-day event in Ukhrul celebrates the rare Shirui Lily flower and is organized by the Manipur Tourism Department, featuring cultural performances, rock concerts, and ecological awareness programs. In his social media update, Khemchand highlighted the meeting’s focus on detailed preparations to ensure the festival’s success and emphasized its role in enhancing communal harmony and integration between hill and valley districts. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting and preserving Manipur’s indigenous culture and heritage.