The last month of the year, December, begins and the cold is at its peak. In such a situation, be it school-college or bank, there is a round of holidays everywhere.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a list of holidays every year, which includes national and regional holidays.
This month, apart from the weekly holiday, there are many state-level and special holidays, one of which is December 12. Banks, schools and government offices will remain closed in Meghalaya on this day. Let’s know the reason behind this-
Why will there be a holiday in Meghalaya on December 12?
December 12 has been declared a holiday in Meghalaya to commemorate the death anniversary of the brave freedom fighter Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma of the Garo tribe. On this day, the state government pays tribute to the Garo warrior Shaheed Sangma, who sacrificed his life in the struggle against the British rule in 1872.
Who was Pa-Togan Nengminza Sangma?
Pa-Togan Sangma was a courageous freedom fighter from the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. His heroic story was written in 1872, when he led a night attack on British troops in Macha Rongkrek village. However, the Garo warriors suffered defeat due to the modern weapons of the British army. Sangma sacrificed his life in protest against British rule over Northeast India.
Take a look at December holidays
According to the RBI, banks will remain closed for several days in December 2024. To see the complete list of holidays, you can visit the official website of RBI here.
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