Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma on Saturday announced restoration of the bust of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, after it was vandalised during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) black-flag bike rally on Aug 19. Conrad inspected the damaged bust of Netaji, along with community members, and assured it would be restored by govt. He on the spot sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for starting the restoration work.“Visited R R Colony, Rynjah, to see the unfortunate damage caused to the bust of respected freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which was vandalised recently. Have sanctioned Rs 5 Lakhs for the restoration of the statue,” Sangma wrote on his social media handle.“Reiterated to community members that the govt remains firmly opposed to any acts of vandalism and forces that threaten the peace, harmony and unity of our city and our state,” the CM said.
