The former chief minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi, who was being treated at the University Hospital of Medicine Gauhati a post-COVID complication, died on Monday night at the age of 86 years. The Minister of Health, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced his death.
The health of the leader of the Octogenerian Congress had deteriorated this morning. Gogoi, who was on ventilation and had suffered multi-organ failure, was on dialysis Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the passing of the leader of Congress, saying: “Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji was a popular leader and a veteran administrator, who had years of political experience in Assam and in the Center. Distressed by his passing. My thoughts are with his family and followers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti “.
Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji was a popular leader and veteran administrator, with years of political experience in Assam and the Center. Anguished by his passing. My thoughts are with his family and followers http://cms.ibnlive.com/india/tarun-gogoi-former-assam-cm-passes-away-at-84-was-on-life-support-after-battle- con-covid-19-3109082.html in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/H6F6RGYyT4
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2020
The leader of Congress, Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to the late leader and offered his condolences to the family. “Shri Tarun Gogoi was a true leader of the Congress. He dedicated his life to uniting all the people and communities of Assam. For me, he was a great and wise teacher. I loved him and deeply respected him. I will miss him. My love and condolences to Gaurav and family, “he wrote.
Shri Tarun Gogoi was a true leader of Congress. He dedicated his life to uniting all the people and communities of Assam. For me, he was a great and wise teacher. I loved him and respected him deeply, I will miss him. My love and condolences to Gaurav and the family. pic.twitter.com/jTMfSyAJ6J
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 23, 2020
The congressional party remembered the former prime minister of Assam as “An incredible leader, a stalwart of Congress and a three-time CM of Assam, Shri Tarun Gogoi’s dedication to the development and unity of his people and his state has inspired many generations of Indians. We pay our deepest condolences to his family at this time of pain. “
President Ram Nath Kovind remembered Gogoi as a veteran leader with rich political and administrative experience, while mourning the loss. “It is very sad to hear of the disappearance of Shri Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam. The country has lost a veteran leader with rich political and administrative experience. His long term in office was a period of epochal change in Assam. “, said. .
Extremely sad to hear of the passing 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
Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, deeply regretted the death of Gogoi when he said that the people of Assam will always remember the committed service and contributions to the state Gogoi.
“I am deeply saddened by the disappearance of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi. With his death, the state has lost an experienced, capable and efficient political leader,” he said. “His sense of humor, friendly and outspoken nature appealed to everyone. He established high ethical values in the field of politics with his simple lifestyle and contributed profusely to strengthening democratic values in the country,” Sonowal added.
Interior Minister Amit Shah mourned the passing, saying: “I am distressed to learn about the passing of the veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Tarun Gogoi ji. May almighty give his family the strength to endure this tragic loss. My condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. “
Distraught to learn of the passing of the veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Tarun Gogoi ji. May the Almighty give your family the strength to endure this tragic loss. My condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 23, 2020
“Deeply grieved by the unfortunate disappearance of former CM Assam Tarun Gogoi Ji. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Mizoram’s Chief Minister Zoramthanga expressed his condolences, saying: “Shri @tarun_gogoi dada, may you rest in perfect peace. My condolences to you and your family @GauravGogoiAsm. My heart goes out to everyone who loved him. This is a great loss for Northeast India. “
The 84-year-old three-time prime minister was admitted to GMCH on November 2. He was put under invasive ventilation Saturday night when his condition worsened. On October 25, Gogoi, who was in treatment for COVID-19
and other complications after recovery, he was discharged from the GMCH after two months.
I had tested positive for COVID-19 on August 25 and admitted to the GMCH the next day.
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