SHILLONG, OCT 4: Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal today assured to take necessary steps for including the history of the freedom fighters from Meghalaya in the school textbooks.
These include U Tirot Sing, U Kiang Nangbah and Pa Togan Sangma from the three tribes – Khasi, Jaintia and Garo – of the state.
Speaking to reporters, Meghwal, who earlier paid rich tributes to the Khasi legendary freedom fighter – U Tirot Sing while addressing at a function held here, said, “I will keep your suggestions in mind and I will convey your feelings to the HRD Ministry.”
With regards to the citizenship Bill, the union minister said that the matter is still pending with a parliamentary committee.
“The moment, committee submits its report, it will be taken up before the Cabinet where it will be decided whether the Bill should be brought to Parliament or not,” he said.
It may be mentioned that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 which seeks to provide citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshi migrants in India is facing stiff resistance in Assam and other parts of the region.
By Our Reporter
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