Meghalaya Governor pays tribute to ‘Father of the Nation’

On the occasion of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Governor of Meghalaya, Phagu
Chauhan, paid a floral tribute to the ‘Father of the Nation’. Additionally, he also honored another prominent figure in India’s history, Lal Bahadur Shastri, who served as the country’s second Prime Minister.
During the event, the Honorable Governor inaugurated a book exhibition, which was organized by the National Book Trust of India. This exhibition featured a collection of books related to the life and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and the other unsung heroes in India’s freedom
struggle.
In addition to the book exhibition, the Governor also took the opportunity to release a book titled ‘Pathways to Progress: India’s National Education Policy 2020 Unveiled,’ authored by Dr. Sagar Onkarrao Manjare, Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, and Dr. Sarika Dixit, Registrar of Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya.

This commemorative program drew attendees from various schools in Shillong. It also saw the presence of dedicated officers and staff members of Raj Bhavan, who joined in paying their respects and
celebrating the legacy of these iconic leaders.