‘First CM a visionary, champion of non violence’
BAGHMARA: Hailing the first chief minister of the State, Late Captain Williamson Ampang Sangma, for his non-violent movement that led to the creation of Meghalaya, GHADC CEM, Alponse A Sangma urged those fighting for the cause of Garoland to avoid spilling “one’s own blood” in the process.
The GHADC CEM was speaking on the occasion of the 25th death anniversary observation of Late Captain Sangma at Capt Williamson Memorial Park premises in Baghmara on Saturday.
Praising “the founding Father of Meghalaya” further, he said, “He was a committed man with a vision and had no quest for fame or money. No leader of the present generation can be compared with Capt Sangma who has contributed much to the state and the nation as a whole.”
The gathering observed that Capt Sangma was one of the most dominant figures in the political history of Northeast who led a separate state movement following Gandhi’s principle of non-violence.
Also present on the occasion was Deputy Commissioner in charge South Garo Hills District, TG Momin who termed late Capt Sangma as a man with strong determination, who was committed to “serve and lead” the people.
“Lt. Capt Sangma, the first Chief Executive Member of GHADC and the first Governor among the tribal communities of India to Mizoram was a man with a vision,” he added.
Among others present on the occasion were Parliamentary Secretary of Homeguards and Civil Defence, Samuel M.Sangma, local MDC, F.N.Sangma, Project Director, DRDA, A.M.Sangma. Besides, local leaders and school children, people from in and around Baghmara also gathered to pay tribute to Capt Sangma.