Reactions to Tarun Gogoi’s death | ‘He devoted his life to bringing all the people and communities of Assam collectively’

Tarun Gogoi, who served as Chief Minister of Assam 3 times, handed away on Monday aged 84 in Guwahati whereas present process therapy for post-COVID-19 problems. Mr Gogoi was the MLA from the Titabor meeting constituency since 2001. He was additionally a six-time parliamentarian and a Union minister twice.

Political leaders condoled his death. Here are the reactions:

‘A well-liked chief,’ says Narendra Modi

“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.”

His sense of humour, amiable and outspoken nature attracted everybody: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal

“I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. With his death, the State has lost an experienced, capable and efficient political leader,” Mr Sonowal mentioned.

“His sense of humour, amiable and outspoken nature attracted everyone. He set high ethical values in the field of politics with his simple lifestyle and contributed profusely in strengthening democratic values in the country.”

He devoted his life to bringing all the people and communities of Assam collectively: Rahul Gandhi

“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’ll miss him. My love and condolences to Gaurav & the household,” tweeted the Congress leader.

His long tenure in office was a period of epochal change in Assam: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted: “Extremely unhappy to know of the demise of Shri Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam. The nation has misplaced a veteran chief with wealthy political and administrative expertise. His lengthy tenure in workplace was a interval of epochal change in Assam.

“He will always be remembered for the development of Assam and especially towards his efforts to improve law and order and fighting insurgency in the state. His passing away marks the end of an era. In this hour of grief, condolences to his family, friends and supporters.”

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the passing away of veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Assam for 3 terms, Tarun Gogoi Ji. My deepest condolences to his family, followers and well-wishers.”

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tweeted: “Deeply saddened by Tarun Gogoiji’s passing. I had the privilege of knowing him for some 15 years & had the highest respect for him. I fondly recall his gracious welcome on my two visits to him in Assam. Profound condolences to @GauravGogoiAsm on his loss. We all share in his grief.”

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted: “Saddened by the demise of former Assam Chief Minister Shri Tarun Gogoi ji. My condolences to the Gogoi family. I pray to Almighty to bless his soul and give strength to the grieving family and his admirers.”