Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 10/10

MEGHALAYA DAY CELEBRATES

The 38th Meghalaya Day was celebrated throughout the State today. In Shillong, the Day was celebrated in a befitting and grand manner. As part of the celebration, prominent personalities of the Hill State movement were felicitated by the State Government at a solemn and grand function held at Pine Wood Hotel, Shillong.

The prominent personalities who were felicitated were (Late) Captain Williamson A. Sangma, (Late) Brington Buhai Lyngdoh, (Late) Prof. Radhon Singh Lyngdoh, (Late) Stanley D.D. Nichols Roy, (Late) Prof. George Gilbert Swell, (Late) Edwingson Bareh, (Late) Sandford K. Marak, Mr. Albinstone M. Sangma, Mr. Bindo M. Lanong, (Late) Darwin Diengdoh Pugh, (Late) Grohon Singh Marak, (Late) H. Enowel Pohshna, (Late) Hoover Hynniewta, Mr. Hopingstone Lyngdoh, (Late) Humphrey Hadem, (Late) Humphrey Nongrum, (Late) Jormanik Syiem, (Late) Martin Narayan Majaw, Mrs. Maysalin War, (Late) Rev. Meshak Kharkongor, (Late) Modi K. Marak, Mr. Pati Ripple Kyndiah, (Late) Peter Garnette Marbaniang, (Late) Plissibon Marbaniang, (Late) Rose Warjri, Mr. Standlington D. Khongwir, Mr. Salseng C. Marak, (Late) Theodore Cajee, (Late) Mrs. Viola War and (Late) Wilson Reade.

A silver plaque, eri stole and a bouquet each was handed to all the living personalities while the relatives of those personalities who were no more, received the mementoes. The mementoes were distributed by the Chief Guest, Dr. D. D. Lapang, Chief Minister of Meghalaya.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lapang said that the slogan “We want Hill State, No Hill State No Rest” formed the foundation for the Hill State Movement, adding that after 18 years of non violence struggle, the State of Meghalaya became a reality.

Quoting late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saying “I have a dream” Dr. Lapang called upon the people particularly the youth to have vision and dream and be part of the developmental process of the State.

Others who speak on the occasion include former Union Minister Mr. P. R. Kyndiah, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Bindo M. Lanong and Mr. Hopingstone Lyngdoh. While the Chief Secretary Mr. W. M. S. Pariat delivered the welcome address, the Commissioner and Secretary I&PR Department Mr. Arindam Som proposed the vote of thanks.