Memorial programmes held in Tura, Baghmara
TURA: Captain Williamson A Sangma, the first chief minister of Meghalaya, was on Monday remembered across Garo Hills on his 26th death anniversary.
In Tura, a commemoration programme was held at William Point in Hawakhana.
Speaking on the occasion, GHADC CEM Denang T Sangma reminded of the great contribution that Late Captain Sangma made to the State and Garo Hills in particular. He urged one and all to remember the sacrifices of Late Sangma and to honour the late leader.
West Garo Hills DC Pravin Bakshi in his address urged people to follow in the footsteps of Late Sangma.
Earlier, chief guest Denang Sangma led the dignitaries, family members and the general public in paying floral tributes to a statue of late Sangma at the commemoration venue.
A prayer meeting was also held at late Sangma’s residence and a two-minute silence was observed at the venue in respect of the departed leader.
Meanwhile, the occasion was also observed in South Garo Hills at a park constructed in his honour on the banks of River Singsang.
The occasion was marked by soulful hymns and prayers, laying of wreaths and floral tributes at the bust erected in his memory by the chief guest and local MLA Samuel M Sangma and Deputy Commissioner S.N Marak and other officials of the district administration.
Samuel Sangma recalled the contributions made by late Captain Sangma in his capacity as chief minister for the overall development of the State and for his home constituency of Baghmara in particular.
He also informed that he would extend financial help from his MLA scheme from next year to observe the death anniversary of the great leader in a more meaningful and colourful manner.