Meghalaya remembers Pa Togan Sangma

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 12, 2024

The 152 death anniversary of the Garo warrior, Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma was observed on 12 December at Chisobibra near Williamnagar with the minister for Soil and Water Conservation, PHE and Housing, Marcuise N Marak as the chief guest and the CEM of GHADC, Albinush R Marak, as the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Marcuise said that Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma has immensely contributed towards the independence of India from the British raj and informed that he was the man who inspired the Garo people to remain independent from the foreign rule.

Others who spoke on the occasion included the CEM of GHADC, Albinush R Marak, Deputy CEM of GHADC, Nikman Ch Marak and the president of the Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Mahari Association (PTNSMA).

The vote of thanks on the day, was proposed by the Secretary, Arun N Marak.