Governor conveys Sikkim’s condolences to Arunachal Pradesh

GANGTOK, 05 May: Governor BP Singh, in a communication to the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Gen. (Retd.) JJ Singh, has conveyed Sikkim’s condolences to the people of Arunachal on the death of their Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash.
An official press release informs that in his message relayed today, Governor Singh writes, “On behalf of the Government and people of Sikkim please accept our heartfelt condolences at the tragic death of Shri Dorjee Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, along with his colleague, his Personal Security Officer and the two pilots of the ill-fated Pawan Hans helicopter.
In the passing away of Shri Dorjee Khandu, Arunachal Pradesh and the country have lost a popular patriot and a hardworking leader for whom the welfare of his people were of foremost importance. He was a respected leader, deeply admired and loved by his people for delivering peace, progress and socio-economic development of Arunachal Pradesh. Shri Khandu is well known for successfully bringing water supply, electricity and road connectivity to needy far flung villages. He was a decorated soldier and a courageous individual who had rendered valuable service to the nation during the liberation of Bangladesh.
It is indeed an irreparable loss. My heart goes to family members of the bereaved families. I am with all of you in this hour of crisis.
I pray for peace.”