Assam: Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary condoles demise of former CM Tarun Gogoi

GUWAHATI: Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary has deeply condoled the demise of former Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi.

In a statement, the Minister said, ‘As the Chief Minister for three consecutive terms, Tarun Gogoi contributed a lot for the progress and prosperity of Assam. He was also a towering leader who had an illustrious career in national politics from being an MP to Union Minister. Tarun Gogoi was a leader of the masses. During his long political career, he always upheld the democratic ethos and values of our country. Tarun Gogoi bore an amiable and amicable personality. The demise of the former Chief Minister is an irreparable loss to our State and to the political scenario of our country.’

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The Minister also extended his condolences to members of the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty for eternal peace of departed soul.

After a 2-month long battle for his life, 3-time former Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi on Monday breathed his last at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in the state’s capital city aged 86. The veteran leader, who was suffering from post-COVID complications, died after ‘multiple organ failure’ at 5:34 pm.

The last rites of departed Congress leader will be held on November 26, sources have informed.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Ripun Bora today said that Gogoi’s body will be shifted to the Srimanta Kalakshetra in Guwahati’s Panjabari area for public viewing for 2 days.

“Earlier today, when his (Tarun Gogoi’s) son Gaurav came to know that he was in a critical state, he conveyed that it is the family’s wish that his father’s body be kept at the Srimanta Kalakshetra. Around 9 AM, his body will be shifted to his official residence first. It will also be taken to the Congress headquarter Rajiv Bhawan, where members of the Grand Old Party will pay their respect to the party stalwart. His body cannot be immediately taken out as embalming needs to be performed — a process that could take 4-5 hours,” Bora told media persons after reaching the GMCH.

It is being speculated that Gogoi’s last rites could be performed at Titabor, his Home Constituency.

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