ITANAGAR, July 26 - Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has deeply mourned the demise of former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader from Assam, Bijoy Krishna Handique, who died at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital today.
In his condolence message, Tuki said, �I am deeply saddened by the demise of Handique.� As Minister of DoNER, he was instrumental in initiating several long term policies for the Northeastern region, including Arunachal Pradesh, recalled Tuki.
As a Congressman, he was known as the conscience keeper of the party in the NE and his association at the party level spanned all the eight NE States. �Handique was known for his high probity in public life and honest politics.
�I on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, convey my deep condolences to the members of his family, friends and well wishers. I pray for his eternal peace,� Tuki added.
