U Tirot Sing’s bust unveiled in Dhaka

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: February 19 2024

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The Meghalaya government unveiled a life-size statue of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syem in Dhaka, Bangladesh as a mark of his sacrifice.
The statue of the great freedom fighter was unveiled by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Saniawbhalang Dhar, whose team also included state Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh and government officials.
In a special statement, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma thanked the governments and Prime Ministers of Bangladesh and India for the installation of the statue of U Tirot Singh in Dhaka.
U Tirot Sing Syem started the freedom struggle by attacking the British garrison in 1829, after which his martyrdom took place in Dhaka.

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U Tirot Sing’s bust unveiled in Dhaka