Tura, Oct. 26 -- A solemn memorial service marking the 35th Death Anniversary of Meghalaya's first Chief Minister, (L) Capt. Williamson A. Sangma was held today.
The programme honoured the visionary statesman whose leadership laid the foundation for Meghalaya's identity and its peaceful attainment of statehood.
As part of the commemoration, a book titled "Capt. Williamson A. Sangma - Architect of Meghalaya" authored by Dr. Andrew Simons, Commissioner and Secretary of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, was released by the Speaker of the Meghalaya Assembly, Thomas A. Sangma in the presence of Cabinet Minister Brening Sangma, officials of the Assembly Secretariat, members of Capt. Sangma's family, college students, and other distinguished i...