Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu mourns death of Tirap's grand old man

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday condoled the sad demise of former Political Assistant and Chief of Panshumthong village, Wangkap Lowang, who was also father of former Minister and Speaker TL Rajkumar.

Lowang breathed his last on Wednesday at his residence in Pansumthong village in Tirap district after a prolonged illness. He was 110 years old.

"In his demise, our State has lost a first-generation officer. I believe, leaving this mortal world will not diminish the love and affection showered on him by the people and his god-fearing soul will remain immortal," Khandu said.

"I know this would be the most trying times for you and your family members. I hope my humble words of consolation would ease the grief even if a little. In this moment of grief, me, my family, colleagues in the government and people extend our solidarity with you and share the pain inflicted on you by one of the greatest truths of life," the chief minister said.

"I pray Almighty God to bestow you with strength to bear the irreparable loss. May the soul of one of the pioneers of Arunachal Pradesh rest in peace in heavenly abode," Khandu added in his message.

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