Arunachal: Former Minister Pasang Wangchuk Sona Passes Away, CM Pays Tribute

Itanagar, April 3, 2020:

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday paid his tribute to former Minister Pasang Wangchuk Sona, who breathed his last this morning.

The former Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed away after a prolonged illness and the Chief Minister paid his condolences to the late leader's family by sharing about the first generation leader.

"With extreme grief, I write to share the pain of losing a prominent personality of political history of Arunachal Pradesh, a first generation leader Late Pasang Wangchuk Sona. He was the Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and also Minister of State who left for his heavenly abode this morning at his residence at Mechuka," he wrote.

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He added, "In his demise, our state has lost a first generation leader who led from the front. His work for the downtrodden and needy will always be remembered. I believe, leaving this mortal world will not diminish the love and affection showered on him by the people. The good soul will remain immortal."

Khandu, on behalf of his family and colleagues in the Arunachal Pradesh Government and people of the State extended his solidarity with the deceased's family.

"I pray Lord Buddha to bestow the family with enough strength to bear this irreparable loss. May the soul of one of the first generation leaders of Arunachal Pradesh rest in peace in heavenly abode. With deepest condolences!" said Khandu in his message for the public figure.

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Born in 1951 at Mechuka in Shi-Yomi district, Pasang Wangchuk Sona had graduated from St. Edmund’s College in Shillong. He began his political career as a student leader and held the post of the President of Mechuka Students' Union during 1965-67.

He got elected to the Second Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh in January 1980 and became the Deputy Speaker. During his second stint as MLA in 1990, he held the important post of Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board.

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Being an intellectual, he led the society through various other social posts such as Treasurer All Arunachal Pradesh Buddhist Society, Chairman Mechuka Buddhist Society, Chairman Library Committee etc. After being elected for third time from the 33 Mechuka Constituency in 1995, Sona served the state as Minister of State, Mines and Minerals.