GOHAINTAN, Oct 25: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday inaugurated the Tagi Raja War Memorial Park at Gohaintan in Burgaon circle of West Kameng district, honouring the legacy of Tagi Raja and Medhi Raja, who resisted British colonial expansion.
The inauguration was attended by state Health Minister Biyuram Wahge, MLAs Tenzin Nima Glow and Tseten Chombey, Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar, Superintendent of Police Dr DW Thongon, members of the Aka Shotuku Kunu and Sani-Gibi Society, community leaders and local residents.
Paying tribute to the two historical figures, Rijiju emphasised the importance of preserving tribal history and cultural heritage. He urged the district administration and the Aka community to prepare for observing Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at the memorial on November 15 every year and called for developing the site as a prominent historical and cultural destination.
The Union Minister also assured support for improving road connectivity and said the possibility of establishing a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in the Gohaintan–Burgaon area would be explored, subject to land availability.
The programme featured the release of a commemorative souvenir, traditional Aka cultural performances and a tree plantation drive, highlighting the region’s historical legacy and cultural traditions.