SHILLONG, Jan 23: Purno Agitok Sangma is dead, but his legacy lives on. On Monday, the late leader was fondly remembered by her daughter and Tura MP Agatha Sangma, who invoked her deceased father reminding the crowd about the love that he had for the people of Adokgre and how he would have been proud of the newly-created Chenangre stadium.
For the late Tura stalwart and most famous politician from Meghalaya, Adokgre has been a special place, which was named ‘Chenangre’ or ‘land of victory’ by him.
Seven years have gone by since PA Sangma died of a heart attack in New Delhi bringing the curtains down on his illustrious political career.
Sangma, who was known for his political acumen, and maneuvering which made him relevant in regional as well as national politics, is still very much relevant these days.
“My late father would have been proud of this and also very proud of what his son, Conrad Sangma, has achieved. He would have been proud of Conrad as his son. This development needs to continue and I am sure you will all vote for the NPP to ensure we get an absolute majority in the coming elections,” she said during her speech.
Agatha was not alone in remembering the deceased stalwart.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong also paid a glowing tribute to him. He looked emotional standing on the same stage that the late PA Sangma held sacred.
“We should all be emotional and ensure that the dream of the greatest leader of minorities and tribals gets fulfilled through the good work his party has done. The world knows about our state as does the rest of India only due to PA Sangma, who will always remain our tallest leader. We should all remember him and be emotionally charged to work to bring our party back to power,” Prestone said.
He urged voters in Garo Hills to remember PA Sangma and vote for the NPP.
Conrad was the last to pay tribute to his late father through a song while welcoming leaders from other parties including the Congress and TMC to join his party.
The meeting concluded with the NPP election song being sung by leaders, who were present at the event. They were joined by hundreds, who came near the stage and danced in unison.
