Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi with Poswuyi Swuro, a veteran freedom fighter whom Netaji had appointed as Dobashi of the village. (Photo Courtesy: PRO to Governor)
Phek, September 9 (MExN): The Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi paid visit to Chozuba, Ruzazho, and Yoruba villages under Phek district on September 9.
The visit began with Japan Riba Government High School, Chozuba where he interacted with the members of Chozuba Village Council. After that he visited the Ruzhazo village, the first Indian village liberated from the British control and Administered by Azad Hind government of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 1944, stated a press release from the PRO to Governor.
He visited the house where Netaji stayed during his military campaign against the British in Nagaland and later, interacted with the Ruzhazo Village Council members and members of the society.
Ravi paid a visit to Poswuyi Swuro, a veteran freedom fighter whom Netaji had appointed as Dobashi of the village. Swuro shared his memories of association with Netaji when he along with Netaji fought the British.
At Yoruba village, the Governor interacted with the village council members.
During the visit, the Governor expressed gratitude to the people of the three villages for their warm hospitality and assured them his best possible assistance to the villages in fulfilling their developmental aspirations. In view of the rich historical connections of these places with the Indian freedom struggle, the Governor assured the people of the region their due recognition and gratitude from a grateful nation. He also had first hand information on the ongoing National Highway construction in the district.