Former Arunachal Minister Passang Wangchuk Sona Dies
Former Arunachal Pradesh minister Passang Wangchuk Sona died on Friday morning at his Mechuka residence in Shi-Yomi district owing to prolonged illness, his family said.
Itanagar, Apr 3 (PTI) Former Arunachal Pradesh minister Passang Wangchuk Sona died on Friday morning at his Mechuka residence in Shi-Yomi district owing to prolonged illness, his family said.
He was 69 and is survived by three sons, a daughter and grandchildren.
Assembly Speaker Passang Dorjee Sona is the son of Passang Wangchuk.
Sona served in the state cabinet in the capacity of minister of mines & minerals and cooperation, besides food & civil supplies from 1995 to 1999.
He was also deputy speaker of the legislative assembly.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu condoled the demise of Sona and said he was a prominent personality of the political history of Arunachal Pradesh.
"In his demise, our state has lost a first generation leader, who led from the front. His work for the downtrodden and needy will always be remembered," Khandu said in his condolence message.
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