SHILLONG, Aug 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the contributions of Meghalaya’s legendary freedom fighter U Tirot Sing during his monthly Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio on Sunday.
Expressing happiness that the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is taking the form of a mass movement, the PM said people from all walks of life and from every section of the society are participating in various programmes connected with it.
“One such event took place in Meghalaya earlier this month. People remembered the brave warrior of Meghalaya U Tirot Sing on his death anniversary. Tirot Sing ji fiercely opposed the British conspiracy to control the Khasi Hills and destroy the culture there. Many artists gave beautiful performances in this program. They made history come alive. A carnival was also organized as part of the event, in which the great culture of Meghalaya was depicted in a beautiful manner,” Modi said.
He also offered tributes to other great revolutionaries who sacrificed themselves for the sake of the country.
