A virtual discussion on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ was organised by the Press Information Bureau, Shillong as part of the nationwide celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav today.
The discussion highlighted the efforts of the freedom fighters, historians, writers and the associated people to develop the sentiment of anti-British and embracing freedom instead.
The speakers include included senior journalist and President of the Shillong Press Club David Laitphlang, HoD, History, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Professor CA Mawlong, Professor S Lamare, History department, NEHU and Wing Commander Shri Ratnakar Singh, PRO, Defence, Shillong.
Prof Mawlong dwelt on the freedom struggle of the Unsung Heroes of Khasis and spoke about the valour of U Tirot Sing. She also highlighted the efforts of different writers and historians to represent the freedom fighters from the Khasis. Historians and writers have written extensively on U Tirot Sing and the Anglo-Khasi War, she said, adding that a lot has been written on the 1829 War, the confrontations of the Chiefs of the Khasi Hills and the British.
Prof. Shobhan.N. Lamare, Department of History, North-Eastern Hills University who is known for his researches and works relating to the life and history of the Jaintias dwelt upon the freedom struggle of the Jaintias in an attempt to understand the colonial psyche and the Jaintia resistance.
Senior Journalist and President Shillong Press Club, Shri David Laitphlang in his address appreciated the efforts of the Press Information Bureau in holding the webinar to spread information about the contribution of freedom fighters including ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the freedom struggle.
S N Pradhan, Additional Director General, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that the Press Information Bureau can share details of the webinar with the state government with recommendation from the panelists.
Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh, PRO, Defence, Shillong congratulated the team of Press Information Bureau in successfully holding the interactive webinar on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Media and Communication Officer, PIB Shillong, Gopajit Das moderated the session.
