August 22, 2018: The state unit of BJP organized condolence meetings in memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in all the 60 Assembly constituencies across the State today. All the Ministers including the Chief Minister Biplab Deb and BJP state leaders fanned out and attended the meetings at different places. Reports from different areas indicated that large number of BJP activists and common people attended the condolence and paid homage to the departed leader. Leaders highlighted several aspects of the former PM Vajpayee and discussed about his political vision, life and dedication for the development of the country at a difficult time.
The Chief Minister Biplab Deb today paid floral tribute and homage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Chailenghta Community Hall under Dhalai district today. Amid presence of thousands of people, Biplab Deb said, the departed leader was simple-minded but determined personality who was born to serve the common people for which he never compromised.
“He was rational and logical. The country is now striding forward along the path he had shown us”, Deb said. Urging for co-operation from all walks of life, Biplab Deb reiterated that his Govt would fulfill its promises mentioned in Vision Document. Among others, MLA Shambhu Lal Chakma was also present.
The Chief Minister also attended a condolence meeting today at Kanchanpur organized to pay homage to late PM Vajpayee. Deputy Speaker of the Assembly Biswa Bandhu Sen was also present.
In Simna Assembly constituency, Health Minister Sudip Roy Barman attended the condolence meeting today and described the demise of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee as ‘the Light has gone out – the light that brightened the nation has passed away.
Paying a rich tribute to the departed leader, Roy Barman said, Speaking on such great soul I can say He was a light that showed us the path of development, the way he took steps towards the country was immensely powerful. He was the first Prime Minister who came forward with specific development plans North-Eastern states and made mandatory budgetary provisions for NE State. He focused on connecting NE to the rest of the nation.
Expressing words for Him will be less for anyone. His poems and words have always ignited the youths. Barman concluded, working towards his vision and fulfilling them will be better tribute then only expressing sorrows for this great personality.
