Assembly remembers two former Members who have passed on

GANGTOK, 24 June [IPR]: The second day of the Budget Session 2014 began with obituary references on the passing away of Til Bahadur Limboo, former Member, Sikkim Legislative Assembly and Bhim Raj Rai, also a former MLA. The Obituary Reference was read out by Speaker KN Rai.

The Leader of the House, Pawan Chamling, in his Obituary Reference remembered the late Mr. Limboo, as an active social worker, environmentalist and a politician committed to the cause of the people. Mr. Limboo had served as a Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly from 1979 to 1984 and was also Chairman of the Rajya Paryavaran Board.

Born on 18 January, 1937, Mr. Limboo hailed from Hee Gaon in West Sikkim, and made a significant contribution in the fields of environment and education. He was known for his commitment to the cause of Limboo language and culture and had consistently raised his voice for the upliftment of the Limboo community in the State.

The Chief Minister also made a mention of the ‘Save the Forest campaign’ led by Mr. Limboo in Hee Bermiok in West Sikkim. The former Legislator passed away on 12 March 2014.

On the passing away of Mr. Bhim Raj Rai, Mr. Chamling remembered him as a political contemporary who was sincere and committed to the cause of the poor and downtrodden.

Born on 31 December, 1935, Mr. Rai initially served the Forest and Wildlife Department as a Range Officer and was later elevated to the rank of Assistant Conservator of Forest. He subsequently resigned from government job and joined politics. He was elected as a Member of Sikkim Legislative Assembly from Jorethang constituency under the Sikkim Sangram Parishad Party. He breathed his last on 03 June 2014 at Central Referral Hospital.

MLAs PS Tamang and SB Subedi also participated in the Obituary Reference.