SHILLONG: Along with the rest of the country, the Meghalaya Congress on Tuesday observed the Martyrdom Day of Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi and Anti-Terrorism Day at Congress Bhawan here.
Speaking as the chief guest, Victor Keishing, secretary of All India Congress Committee I/c Meghalaya, took pride in the fact that he belongs to the Indian National Congress, which was upholding the Constitution of India and looking after the rights and privileges of all sections of the people, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and culture.
He said it was condemnable that a section of political leadership has unleashed a campaign to vilify not only Mahatma Gandhi, but other stalwarts, including late Rajiv Gandhi.
He also administered the anti-terrorism pledge to the members. James S Lyngdoh, working president, MPCC who chaired the meeting, spoke of the all-round contributions of Rajiv Gandhi towards peace, prosperity and progress of the nation.
Others who spoke on the occasion included MLAs H M Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, Ampareen Lyngdoh, Bansharai Pyngrope and others.
TheNorth Eastern Sector, CRPF observed Anti-Terrorism Day. Pledge was taken by the officers, personnel.
On this occasion, IGP of North Eastern Sector Prakash D stressed on upholding and promoting peace, social harmony, and understanding among all fellow human beings and fighting the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values.
The aim of the programme was to make people aware of the precautions that need to be taken to prevent acts of terrorism and its effect on the people, society and nation as a whole.
