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| Youths cross swords in a tribal dance at Latasil ground in Guwahati, NCC cadets parade in Shillong and two children enthral an audience with a pum cholum show in Imphal as part of Republic Day celebrations on Monday. Pictures by Eastern Projections and Sanjib Bhattacharjee |
Guwahati, Jan 28 : Republic Day was celebrated across the region under an overwhelming shadow of guns and security surveillance, with a vow to defeat the growing cult of violence. Braving boycott calls by several militant outfits of the region, the day passed off peacefully. But from Agartala to Aizawl, terror remained the dominating theme in the speeches of governors.
In Assam, at the central function on Latasil playground in Guwahati, Governor Shiv Charan Mathur said the gravest threat to the state and its people emanates from anti-national elements within the country that are operating with the support of organisations based outside the country.
“The state government is committed to fight the anti-national forces and secure peace and stability,” the governor said.
Manipur celebrated the day with unprecedented security measures. The main function was held at the historical Kangla Fort where Governor Gurbachan Jagat hoisted the national flag.
All shops remained closed in Imphal and vehicles stayed off the roads in view of the general strike
Six principals and a teacher were suspended on charges of allegedly trying to prevent school students from taking part in the Republic Day march past. However, students of all the six schools participated.
The day was observed in Mizoram in a joyous manner with the Tricolour adorning shops, offices and residences. Mizoram Governor Lt Gen. (retd) M.M. Lakhera said the state had attained peace after 20 years of insurgency, and Mizoram would not allow the fruits of peace to be dissipated by a handful of militants.
In spite of the looming threat of militant violence and subversion, Tripura celebrated the day in a festive mood with no untoward incident marring it. Governor Dinesh Nandan Sahay urged the people to keep up the fight against terror and militancy and protect the secular democratic tradition of the country.
In Nagaland, Governor K. Sankaranarayanan called upon the people to strengthen the peace process in finding an amicable solution to the six-decade-old Naga political problem through peaceful means.
The Meghalaya government will set up separate women police stations across the state, Governor R. S. Mooshahary said at the Republic Day function, reports PTI.
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| Youths take part in a Republic Day run in Agartala on Monday. (Reuters) |
Highlighting the state’s vast potential in the horticulture sector, the governor said Meghalaya has taken up with the Centre proposals for setting up an institute of horticulture at Williamnagar and a post-graduate institute at Umium near Shillong.
In Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Gen. (retd) J.J. Singh harped on development.
Describing the Prime Minister’s package for Arunachal as the most “priceless aid” from the Centre, the governor expressed confidence that its implementation would help the state to catch up with other developed states in the country. The Governor called upon all sections of society to refrain from the “bandh culture” which was causing a strain on the economy of the neighbouring Assam.
“There are other forms of protests, like wearing black badges, which can yield results without affecting the daily wage earners and the poor,” the Governor pointed out.
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