SHILLONG: The State Cabinet on Wednesday approved the names of VIPs who will unfurl the Tricolour and take salute during the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 in various parts of the State. While Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan will take the salute in Shillong, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma will do the honours in Tura.
Home Minister Roshan Warjri will take the salute in Williamnagar and IT minister AL Hek will take the salute in Nongstoin. In Nongpoh, PWD minister Sniawbhalang Dhar will do the honours while Deputy Chief Minister RC Laloo will take the salute in Jowai. Dr Celestine Lyngdoh will visit Sohra for the official function while Urban Affairs minister Ampareen Lyngdoh will travel for the event at Mawkyrwat. Transport minister HDR Lyndoh will visit Mairang and Forest Minister Prestone Tynsong will head to Khliehriat. Sports minister will attend the function in Daddengre while Social Welfare minister Deborah Marak will visit Resubelpara. In Ampati, Power Minister Clement Marak will do the honours.
