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Guv Parnaik extends Khiksaba greetings to people of Arunachal

Itanagar, Dec 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has extended his warm greetings and good wishes to the people of the State, especially to the Sherdukpen community, on the auspicious occasion of Khiksaba.
In his message, the Governor expressed hope that the sacred festival would bring peace, prosperity and lasting happiness to every home.
He said that Khiksaba is a vibrant expression of the Sherdukpen community’s rich and living heritage, serving as a reminder of the values, beliefs and wisdom that have shaped their identity through generations.
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