New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Kalpataru Das, RS Gavai and Bijoy Krishna Handique.
In his condolence message to Kalpataru Das's wife, Smt Pratima Das, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of Kalpataru Das, sitting Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 2014.
Kalpataru Das served the nation with distinction in various capacities including as Member of Legislative Assembly and Minister in the State Government. He dedicated his life for the welfare and development of the people and State of Odisha.
President Pranab Mukherjee also has condoled the passing away of RS Gavai, veteran Ambedkarite and former Governor of Kerala, Sikkim and Bihar.
In his condolence message to his wife, Smt. Kamal Gavai, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of R.S. Gavai.
Shri Gavai was Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1964 to 1994, Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council from 1968 to 1978, Chairman from 1978 to 1984, and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council from 1986 to 1988.
Shri Gavai served as Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from 1998 to 2000 and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from 2000 to 2006. He served the nation with distinction as the Governor of Kerala, Sikkim and Bihar.
A close associate of Dr BR Ambedkar, Shri Gavai rendered yeoman service as Chairman of the Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti in Nagpur. The nation will always remember his valuable contributions.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey the same to the rest of your family members. I pray to the Almighty to give you and other members of the family strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.
The President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Shri Bijoy Krishna Handique, former Union Minister.
In his condolence message to his wife, Smt. Swarup Rani Handique, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of Shri Bijoy Krishna Handique, a friend and colleague of long years.
Shri Handique served the nation with distinction in different capacities during his public life. He was Member of Parliament from the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency for six consecutive terms from 1991 to 2014, He also served as Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from 1972 to 1978 and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from 1980 to 1986.
His services to the nation as a Union Minister of State for Defence, Parliamentary Affairs, Mines, Chemicals and Fertilizers and Minister for Mines and North Eastern Region during the tenure of the UPA Government will be always remembered.
Shri Handique made immense contribution for the welfare and development of the people of India, especially the State of Assam.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey the same to the rest of your family members. I pray to the Almighty to give you and other members of the family strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.”
