Condolence message : on demise of Shri. Rishang Keishing
23rd August, 2017
I am deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Shri. Rishang Keishing, former four-time Chief Minister. He was perhaps the longest serving Parliamentarian in the history of the World. He was also the oldest serving parliamentarian.
He served as General Secretary, Nagaland Integration Council, after the 16 Point Agreement. He contested as Integration Council candidate and was defeated by those who later championed the cause. However through his illustrious career, Shri. Keishing left a treasure of political and historical relations.
A graduate from Calcutta university, Shri. Keishing served the people as Teacher, Head Master, MLA, Cabinet Minister, AICC Member, MP (Lok Sabha), MP (Rajya Sabha), Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister, to name a few.
He had served the people for over six decades. He was the last surviving member of India’s first post-1947 Parliament and on 13th May 2012 during celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Indian Parliament, Shri. Rishang Keishing was felicitated as the only serving Member of the 1st Lok Sabha by a host of important dignitaries led by the Hon'ble President of India.
His vast experience in service to the people made him a living dictionary. We shall continue to draw our strength from his legendary spirit which will continue to live on in our hearts.
Whenever we met, I enquired about his health. He had no complains because he was already a legend by the time I came to know him. It is truly God’s providence that we face this day.
All rank and file of the NPCC join me in expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. It is our prayer that the Almighty God comfort and console in this difficult time of grief. May his soul rest in peace.
Sd/-
(K. THERIE)
President,
NPCC.
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This Press Release was posted on August 23 2017
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