Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi passes away in Guwahati
Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi died on Monday in Guwahati, stated state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The 84-year-old veteran Congress chief is survived by his spouse Dolly, daughter Chandrima and son Gaurav.
READ | PM Modi, President condole loss of life of Tarun Gogoi
Gogoi, a three-time chief minister, breathed his final on the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital at 5.34 pm, Sarma stated. He was first admitted to the hospital on August 26 after testing positive for COVID-19 and was launched for a quick interval earlier than being admitted once more on November 2.
Gogoi was the MLA from the Titabor meeting constituency since 2001. He was additionally a six-time parliamentarian and a Union minister twice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, amongst different leaders condoled the loss of life of Gogoi.
PM Modi stated, “Shri Tarun Gogoi Ji was a popular leader and a veteran administrator, who had years of political experience in Assam as well as the Centre. Anguished by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti.”
The President stated, “Extremely sad to know of the demise of Shri Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam. The country has lost a veteran leader with rich political and administrative experience. His long tenure in office was a period of epochal change in Assam. He will always be remembered for the development of Assam and especially towards his efforts to improve law and order and fighting insurgency in the state. His passing away marks the end of an era. In this hour of grief, condolences to his family, friends and supporters.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated, “Anguished to learn about the passing away of veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Tarun Gogoi ji. May almighty give his family the strength to bear this tragic loss. My condolences with his family and followers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.”
“Anguished by the demise of Assam’s former Chief Minister, Shri Tarun Gogoi ji. Blessed with a warm personality he made notable contribution to Assam’s development and public life. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti!” tweeted Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Assam CM stated, “I express heartfelt condolences on the demise of former Chief Minister, a tall leader & our most respected Tarun Gogoi da. It’s the end of an era in Assam’s public life. He was so vibrant and full of life until a few days back, couldn’t believe this sad news.”
“Very sad & extremely painful to hear about the tragic demise of very loving and senior leader of our country and ex-CM of Assam, Tarun Gogoi Dada. May God bless the noble soul and provide strength to the whole family. I’ll forever cherish the special moments with him,” tweeted Rijiju.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted, “Saddened to hear about the passing away of veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Assam for 3 terms, Tarun Gogoi Ji. My deepest condolences to his family, followers and well-wishers.”
Gogoi’s situation deteriorated on November 21, following multi-organ failure and was placed on invasive air flow. Gogoi was given dialysis on Sunday. His situation deteriorated additional over the previous few hours and it was acknowledged to be “very very critical”.
The octogenarian chief was present process remedy on the Gauhati Medical College Hospital for post-COVID issues and was being monitored by a group of 9 docs, GMCH Superintendent Abhijit Sarma had stated.
“The present status of Sir (Gogoi) is very very critical and the doctors are doing their best. The former CM’s condition is extremely critical and worrisome. He is completely on life support and though doctors are trying, now God’s blessings and peoples’ prayers are required to improve his current condition,” Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who’s at GMCH together with Gogoi’s son Gaurav, had stated.
Sarma had advised PTI that Gogoi’s organs failed with the mind receiving some alerts, eyes have been displaying some reflexes and his coronary heart was functioning as a pace-maker is fitted, however no different organs have been functioning.
Gogoi, who was on dialysis on November 22 for six hours, was once more flushed with toxins however he was not able to endure the method once more, the minister advised PTI.
Earlier, taking to micro-blogging website Twitter, CM Sonowal stated that he cancelled his programmes halfway to be on the aspect of Gogoi and his household. He tweeted, “Flying back to Guwahati from Dibrugarh after cancelling my programmes midway to be on the side of respected Tarun Gogoi da & his family as the former CM’s health deteriorates. He has always been a father figure to me. I join millions in praying for his recovery.”
CM Sonowal had directed the well being division to offer each potential remedy to him. The docs attending on Gogoi have been in fixed contact with a group from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), led by Randip Guleria.
Gogoi was placed on air flow after struggling a multi-organ failure. The 84-year-old three-time chief minister was admitted to GMCH on November 2. He was put underneath invasive air flow on Saturday evening when his situation worsened.
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On October 25, Gogoi, who was present process remedy for COVID-19 and different post-recovery issues, was discharged from GMCH after two months. He had examined positive for COVID-19 on August 25 and admitted to the GMCH the subsequent day.
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