Assam loses its tallest politician and statesman Tarun Gogoi, tributes pour in

A huge loss for Northeast India, said many ministers from the neighbouring states

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23 Nov 2020, 9:01 am

Guwahati: The demise of the veteran Congress leader Tarun Gogoi has left the state as well as the country numb. Tributes started pouring in as soon as the news got out.

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind condoled the death of Gogoi. The leader will be remembered for his efforts towards improving the law and order situation and fighting insurgency in the state, said the President through a tweet.

Extremely sad to know of the demise of Shri Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam. The country has lost a veteran leader with rich political and administrative experience. His long tenure in office was a period of epochal change in Assam.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 23, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is anguished by the news of Gogoi's death, called him a popular leader and veteran administrator, who had political experience in Assam as well as the Centre. He shared a photo of him with Gogoi on Twitter.

Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji was a popular leader and a veteran administrator, who had years of political experience in Assam as well as the Centre. Anguished by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/H6F6RGYyT4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2020

The Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his heartfelt condolences on the demise of Tarun Gogoi. CM Sonowal has earlier said that Gogoi was a father figure to him. Calling his demise as 'the end of an era in Assam's public life,' Sonowal wrote:

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

Senior Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi called Tarun Gogoi 'A true Congress leader.' Condoling his death on Twitter, Gandhi said that Gogoi was a great and wise teacher to him.

Shri Tarun Gogoi was a true Congress leader. He devoted his life to bringing all the people and communities of Assam together.

For me, he was a great and wise teacher. I loved and respected him deeply.

I will miss him. My love and condolences to Gaurav & the family. pic.twitter.com/jTMfSyAJ6J
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 23, 2020

The official Twitter account of Assam Congress shared a photo tribute on the demise of the former CM Gogoi.

pic.twitter.com/ipXfPzZi9V
— Assam Congress (@INCAssam) November 23, 2020

The Union Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal also shared his condolences on Twitter. "His long service and contribution to public life were noteworthy," said Goyal in his tweet.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Tarun Gogoi. His long service and contribution to public life were noteworthy.

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family & supporters. ॐ शांतिः pic.twitter.com/rc1SXzUk0C
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 23, 2020

The various ministers from the neighbouring states have also sent in their tributes for the leader.

The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma wrote that he was pained to learn about the demise of former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi. Sangma said, "Gogoi's demise will create a huge vacuum in the political arena of the Northeast."

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

Zoramthanga, the CM of Mizoram condoled the death of Gogoi and called it a huge loss for the Northeast region.

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

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb also took to Twitter to condole the death of Gogoi.

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

Kiren Rijiju, MP from Arunachal Pradesh shared photographs with the former Assam CM and said he will forever cherish the special moments with him.

Very sad & extremely painful to hear about the tragic demise of very loving and senior leader of our country and ex-CM of Assam, Tarun Gogoi Dada. May God bless the noble soul and provide strength to the whole family.
I'll forever cherish the special moments with him. pic.twitter.com/5fWqMEHJn9
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 23, 2020

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