SHILLONG: Meghalaya is all geared up to celebrate Independence Day in a befitting manner.
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has asked the people of the state to come out in large numbers like the preceding years to celebrate the day of the country’s freedom.
Speaking to mediapersons after approving the names of the VIPs taking the salute in the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, in the Cabinet meeting on Friday, Sangma said, “In the past, people came out in large numbers and participated aggressively, both in Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.”
“In fact, some areas showed a record turnout,” Sangma said.
He also praised the people of the state for defying bandhs called by anti-national groups even as he asserted that it was the responsibility of the state government to ensure that people come out with enthusiasm in celebrating the day of freedom.
The Chief Minister further said that not celebrating the day in a befitting manner only serves the purpose of anti-nationals who want to ensure that people don’t realize the beauty and charm of freedom. Meanwhile, state home minister HDR Lyngdoh informed that chief minister Sangma would take the salute in Shillong while health and family welfare minister Roshan Warjri will take the salute in Nongstoin.
Senior leader DD Lapang will take the salute in Nongpoh while deputy chief minister RC Laloo will do the honours in Jowai.
Social welfare, animal husbandry & veterinary minister Deborah Marak will be visiting Tura while forest and environment minister Clement Marak will be in Williamnagar to take the salute.
Newly inducted Cabinet Minister Dr Celestine Lyngdoh will be in Baghmara while Comingone Ymbon will bein Shangpung Elaka to take the salute.
Home minister Lyngdoh will visit Ampati while urban affairs minister Ronnie V Lyngdoh will do the honours in Khliehriat. IT minister Ampareen Lyngdoh will take the salute in Sohra while Sports Minister Zenith Sangma wil be heading to Daddengre.
PWD (Roads) Minister Martin M Danggo will take the salute in Ranikor while Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, AT Mondal will take the salute in Mawkyrwat.
