Guwahati: The demise of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday has come as a major loss for the political landscape in the state. The veteran leader, whose political career spanned over five decades, was remembered by leaders from across Northeast and outside.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “With his death, the State has lost an experienced, capable and efficient political leader. The people of Assam will always remember his committed service and contributions to the State.”
“His sense of humour, amiable and outspoken nature attracted everyone. He set high ethical values in the field of politics with his simple life-style and contributed profusely in strengthening democratic values in the country,” Sonowal added.
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He tweeted, “Even though we were in Opposition parties, we shared a wonderful rapport and he was a guiding figure.”
I express heartfelt condolences on the demise of former Chief Minister, a tall leader & our most respected Tarun Gogoi da. It’s the end of an era in Assam’s public life. He was so vibrant and full of life until a few days back, couldn’t believe this sad news. pic.twitter.com/GFiAsmc4FB
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 23, 2020
Remembering Tarun Gogoi as “A tall leader, respected across party lines & adored for his immeasurable contributions towards the cause of Assam & the Northeast”, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said, “His demise will create a huge vaccum in the political arena of the NE.”
Pained to learn about Former Assam CM, Sh.Tarun Gogoi’s passing. He was a tall leader, respected across party lines & adored for his immeasurable contributions towards the cause of Assam & the Northeast. His demise will create a huge vaccum in the political arena of the NE. pic.twitter.com/BOKN3vsfga
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 23, 2020
Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb said, “In his passing away, Assam has lost a senior leader and a veteran administrator.”
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji.
In his passing away, Assam has lost a senior leader and a veteran administrator.
My sincere condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief.
ॐ शांति! pic.twitter.com/m1Efqs1VOc
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) November 23, 2020
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, Mizoram CM Zoramthanga and Manipur CM N Biren Singh, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio and Sikkim CM PS Golay also condoled the demise of Gogoi.
Saddened by passing away of former CM of Assam Shri @tarun_gogoi Ji. My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers with them in this hour of grief. #TarunGogoi pic.twitter.com/5AfCxTOxmA
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) November 23, 2020
Shri @tarun_gogoi dada, may you rest in perfect peace.
My sincere condolences to you and your family @GauravGogoiAsm
My heart goes out to everyone who loved him.This is such a huge loss for North East India. pic.twitter.com/HmHsnfvj49
— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) November 23, 2020
Deeply painful to hear about the tragic demise of ex-CM of Assam, Tarun Gogoi ji. It is a great lost to the people of NE and nation as a whole.
May God give, family and friends grieving the immeasurable loss they suffered, the strength to overcome the pain. pic.twitter.com/CyMOhNuyy2— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 23, 2020
I am sad to learn about the demise of former Chief Minister of Assam and senior Congress leader @tarun_gogoi. The country has lost a veteran leader with vast political experience. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May the departed soul rest in peace.
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) November 23, 2020
I express my heartfelt condolences on the demise of the former Chief Minister of Assam Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji, one of the stalwart leaders of our country.
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the bereaved family and friends. Prayers for the departed soul.#RIPtarungogoi #CmoSikkim pic.twitter.com/hhB3TO1N6T— Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) (@GolayPs) November 23, 2020
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