The celebration of Meghalaya’s 50th statehood day was celebrated at Resubelpara Mini Stadium in North Garo Hills yesterday.
The occasion, which is held annually on January 21, was celebrated yesterday due to the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that had hit the state in January.
Deputy Speaker and local MLA Timothy D Shira addressed the gathering as the chief guest. Paying tribute to the state forefathers, Shira said it was befitting to recall the contributions and the painstaking journey Meghalaya’s leaders undertook for the interest of the people, which ultimately led to the creation of the new state.
Their tireless effort in the fight for statehood should forever be etched in the minds of the present and the generations to come so that every individual realises the responsibility of creating a progressive state, he stated.
Several activities were held to mark the day. The district industrial exhibition 2022 was inaugurated by the chief guest. The exhibition put up 17 stalls displaying various products produced by local entrepreneurs like agriculture-related products, handicrafts, wood carvings, weaving, food and beverages, etc.
Indigenous games were conducted by the Department of Sports. The finale of Voice of North Garo Hills singing competition was also held as part of the programme.
