Manipur, April 14 -- 'He also extended wishes for 'Cheiraoba' and 'Ramzan' to Meitei and Meitei Pangal brethren respectively.

Concerning the need of strengthening regional political parties in the state, the Manipur People's Party (MPP) appealed to the people to extend their support and cooperation in regaining their political status.

In a press conference held at its office near Hapta Kangjeibung on Tuesday, general secretary (administration) of MPP, H Gitajen Meitei said that there is an emerging trend of regional political parties in the country.

Most of the big states in India are ruled by regional political parties and development brought in those states has proved the significance of regional parties.

"Regional parties will have...