Martyr Day of Veer Sengya Sambudhan Phonglo observed in Haflong

A Correspondent

Haflong: Observing the 137th Martyr Day of Veer Sengya Sambudhan Phonglo, hundreds of people from various communities of Haflong paid homage to the Dimasa fighter at Haflong on Tuesday. The day's programme started with mass gathering at the statue of Veer Sengya Sambudhan Phonglo, garlanding the statue, followed by speech by senior citizens.

Speaking on the occasion, speakers like Sukhen Phonglo, Dethang Naiding, Liton Chakraborty, Anil Daolagupu Surjya Thaosen and Anup Biswas recalled the contribution of the martyr and appealed people to follow the footsteps of Veer Sambudhan who had contributed a lot for the people. The Dimasa Students' Union (DSU), in collaboration with the Jadikhe Naisho Hosom, had organized the 137th Martyrs' Day programme at Haflong.

At Gunjung also the Dimasa Youth Forum (DYF), in collaboration of youths of Gunjung, observed the 137th Martyrs' Day of Veer Sengya Sambudhan Phonglo. The day's programme started with the paying of homage to the martyr's portrait by chief guest Nobojit Hojai, MAC, guest of honour Nandita Gorlosa, MAC, and other prominent persons of Gunjung. This was followed by a meeting wherein Nobojit Hojai, MAC, attended as the chief guest and Nandita Gorlosa, MAC, as guest of honour, along with many dignitaries. All the speakers stressed the importance of observance of the day related to the martyrdom of such a great leader.

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