Meghalaya’s unsung heroes remembered

SHILLONG, Aug 28: As part of the nationwide celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, unsung heroes from Meghalaya, who had partaken in the resistance against the British Raj, were revered during a webinar on Saturday.
Organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB) Shillong, the webinar was attended by journalists, educationists and PRO Defence (Shillong) Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh.
Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh and president of the Shillong Press Club David Laitphlang, during their address, appreciated the efforts of the PIB for holding the webinar.
Laitphlang also gave the thumbs up to the initiative to spread awareness on the contributions of freedom fighters, including the unsung heroes.
Head of Department, History, NEHU, Prof. CA Mawlong, during the discussion, spoke about the freedom struggles of the unsung heroes.
She spoke about how U Tirot Sing displayed his valour while fighting the British as well as touched upon the efforts of writers and historians to represent the freedom fighters from the Khasi community.
Prof. Shobhan N Lamare, History department, NEHU, known for his researches and works relating to life and history of Jaintias, dwelt upon the freedom struggle of the Jaintias in an attempt to understand the colonial psyche.
Media and Communication Officer, PIB Shillong, Gopajit Das, moderated the session on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’.