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GHADC celebrates 71 years of existence

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TURA, April 14: The 71st anniversary of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), better known as ‘Council Day’, was on Friday celebrated in a grand function at the District Auditorium in Tura.
The programme was attended by Rongara-Siju MLA Rakkam A Sangma as the chief guest in the presence of a host of other dignitaries which included West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Jagadish Chelani, GHADC CEM AR Marak, Deputy CEM Nikman Ch Marak, school students, general public, et al.
Addressing the gathering, the Rongara-Siju MLA reminded the gathering about how the GHADC came into existence under the Sixth Schedule to protect the culture, custom and traditions of the indigenous A’chiks.
Stressing on the importance of safeguarding the council, he urged the gathering as well as the employees of the GHADC to work for the betterment of the GHADC.
“If anyone were to downplay the importance of the GHADC, then I would say that it is an injustice to the A’chik tribe, the state and the people in general. So, let us all work hard for its protection and preservation,” he said.
Some of the highlights of the celebration include a song by popular Garo band ‘Da Suraka’, song by students of Stephen Memorial, musical recitation by students of Montfort School, Tura, a short skit by students of Tura Public School, a song by students of Christian Girls Higher Secondary School and a Wangal Dance by Do’kaku Arts and Culture Association.

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