SHILLONG: K.K.Muktan, author and a former bureaucrat, launched his fourth book titled, “Gorkhas in the freedom struggle of India” at Hotel Polo Towers here on Saturday.
The book was released by W.M.S.Pariat, former Chief Secretary and Co-Chairman of Meghalaya Resource and Employment Generation Commission (MREGC).
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Pariat said that the Gorkhas are remembered for their absolute loyalty to duty and that from the information provided by the book, the people will not only remember their service in the military realm but in playing a role in Indian politics as well.
The author, meanwhile, highlighted three parts of the book–the freedom struggle and the participation of the Nepalese in India’s freedom movement, participation of the Gorkhas in the Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army (INA) formed by Subhash Chandra Bose and the sacrifice made by 22 young Gorkha jawans during the Kargil War.
At the same time he said that the book is beneficial to university students, research scholars and the community as a whole.
Muktan has authored books like “Planning for retirement” and “The Legendary Gorkhas” among others.
