Congressional leader Tarun Gogoi died Monday night at the age of 86 (archive)
Guwahati:
Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi died Monday night after multiple organ failures as a result of post-Covid complications. He was 86 years old.
The loss of the veteran leader of Congress, a six-time MP who charted a new and prosperous course for his home state during his three consecutive terms in office, was met with pain and sadness across political lines and across the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the way by offering his condolences, calling himself “haunted” by the news and describing Gogoi as “a popular leader and a veteran administrator.”
“Shri Tarun GogoiHee he was a popular leader and veteran administrator, who had years of political experience in Assam and the Center. Anguished by his passing. My thoughts are with his family and followers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti, “the prime minister tweeted.
Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji was a popular leader and veteran administrator, who had years of political experience in Assam and the Center. Anguished by his passing. My thoughts are with his family and followers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/H6F6RGYyT4
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2020
President Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted, mourning the loss of “a veteran leader with rich political and administrative experience.”
“It is very 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 term in office was a period of epochal change in Assam.” said the president. said.
“He will always be remembered for the development of Assam and especially for his efforts to improve law and order and combat insurgency in the state. His passing marks the end of an era. In this hour of grief, condolences to his family, friends and supporters, “he added.
He will always be remembered for the development of Assam and especially for his efforts to improve law and order and combat insurgency in the state. His passing marks the end of an era. In this hour of pain, my condolences to his family, friends and supporters.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 23, 2020
Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor were also among those who expressed their regret. Gandhi praised Tarun Gogoi as a “true leader of Congress who dedicated his life to the people of Assam.”
“Shri Tarun Gogoi was a true leader of Congress. He dedicated his life to uniting the people and communities of Assam. For me, he was a great and wise teacher. I deeply loved and respected him. I will miss him. My love and my condolences. to Gaurav (Gogoi, Gogoi’s son) and his family, “Gandhi tweeted.
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. He loved and respected him deeply.
I will miss it. My love and my condolences to Gaurav and the family. pic.twitter.com/jTMfSyAJ6J
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 23, 2020
Tharoor, a deputy from Kerala’s Lok Sabha, said he was “deeply saddened” by the news and recalled his meetings with Tarun Gogoi during his visits to Assam.
“Deeply saddened by Tarun GogoiHeeis happening. I had the privilege of knowing him for about 15 years and had the utmost respect for him. I fondly remember his gracious welcome on my two visits to him in Assam, “Mr. Tharoor tweeted, adding:” Deep condolences to Gaurav Gogoi on his loss. We all share his pain. “
Deeply saddened by the passing of Tarun Gogoiji. I had the privilege of knowing him for about 15 years and had the utmost respect for him. I fondly recall his kind welcome on my two visits to him in Assam. Condolences to @GauravGogoiAsm about your loss. We all share their pain. pic.twitter.com/4JZW6T84XT
– Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 23, 2020
Assam’s Chief Minister Sabarnanda Sonowal said that Tarun Gogoi gives (a show of respect for the leader of Congress) was “a leader of the people who made a great contribution to the political and public sphere of Assam.”
“I express my sincere condolences on the passing of the former Chief Minister, a senior leader and our most respected Tarun Gogoi. gives. It is the end of an era in Assam’s public life. I was so vibrant and full of life until a few days ago, I couldn’t believe this sad news, “Sonowal tweeted.
“Tarun Gogoi was a people’s leader who made a great contribution to the political and public sphere of Assam. Even though we were in the opposition parties, we shared a wonderful relationship and he was a guiding figure. My condolences to his family and supporters. ” added.
Tarun Gogoi was a popular leader who made a great contribution to the political and public sphere of Assam. Even though we were in opposition parties, we shared a wonderful relationship and he was a guiding figure. My condolences to his family and supporters. @GauravGogoiAsmpic.twitter.com/5x41EFwyuy
– Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 23, 2020
The senior ministers of Tripura (Biplab Kumar Deb), Arunachal Pradesh (Pema Khandu) and Bengal (Mamata Banerjee) expressed their regret.
“Saddened to learn of the passing of the veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Assam for 3 terms, Tarun GogoiHee. My condolences to his family, supporters and supporters, “said Ms. Banerjee.
Saddened to learn of the passing of the veteran leader and former senior minister of Assam for 3 terms, Tarun Gogoi Ji. My condolences to his family, followers, and supporters.
– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 23, 2020
“Saddened by the passing of former Assam CM Shri Tarun GogoiHee. My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers with them in this hour of pain, “Khandu tweeted.
Saddened by the passing of former CM of Assam Shri @tarun_gogoi Hee My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers with them in this hour of pain. #TarunGogoipic.twitter.com/5AfCxTOxmA
– Pema Khandu པདྨ་ མཁའ་ འགྲོ་ ། (@PemaKhanduBJP) November 23, 2020
Deb said she was “deeply saddened.” “In his passing, Assam has lost a senior leader and a veteran administrator. My condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief,” he said.
BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who jumped out of Congress earlier this year, said Gogoi had worked hard for Assam’s development and progress.
“My condolences on the sad passing of Shri Tarun Gogoi, who was the Chief Minister of Assam for 15 years, working for the development and progress of the state. I pray to God that he comforts the soul of the deceased and gives to the family grieving the power to endure this trauma, “Scindia said.
Gogoi, who was admitted to the hospital with coronavirus on August 25, was discharged last month. However, days later, he was readmitted and placed on respiratory assistance after multiple organ failure.
He is survived by his wife Dolly Gogoi, daughter Chandrima Gogoi, and son Gaurav Gogoi, who is the Lok Sabha congressional deputy from the Kaliabor seat in Assam.
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