Tarun Gogoi played diverse roles: Former CM Meghalaya, Mukul Sangma

GUWAHATI: Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday visited Shrimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Assam’s capital city to pay his last tribute to the former CM of the state Tarun Gogoi who breathed last on Monday evening.

Talking to InsideNortheast, Mukul Sangma said, “Tarun Gogoi started his political innings way and he has been into public life way before I joined. Gogoi and I, both were from the same Congress party and that is why our relation has been very different. It was just not as mere politicians but in addition to having that association as being in public lives from neighbouring states.”

“We had to deal with issues collectively. We were somehow inseparable as states of Northeast. Both the states had common problems and Gogoi dealt with those problems with his indepth understanding on the complexities of those issues which helped me learn a lot from him,” said Sangma.

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Sangma also said that the former CM played diverse roles and was always available for any kind discussion or guidance.

When asked about Gogoi’s interest in Meghalaya, Sangma said “Meghalaya had serious problems of militancy, law, and order, and such problems are quite common in the region. There were several challenges for any upcoming politicians and because of that, there has always been a need to get some support. That is where Gogoi’s association has always help especially because of being in the same party. Our relation was very personal and close."

Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited Navagraha crematorium to inspect the area ahead of the funeral of the former chief minister Tarun Gogoi which will be held on November 26 morning.

According to reports, the last rites of the veteran Congress leader will take place tomorrow at around 11 AM.

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