Senapati BJP workers mourn Prof Tikendra's demise
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, May 14 2021:
District BJP workers led by its president, Th Thaikho Peter in the presence of former ADC chairman A Kapani and executives of the party condoled the untimely demise of BJP Manipur Pradesh president Prof S Tikendra Singh, who succumbed to Covid-19 on May 13 evening at Shija Hospitals.
While offering floral tributes to the deceased leader during a condolence service conducted inside the party office, Thaikho Peter stated that the district party workers were deeply saddened by the demise of their leader, a retired Professor who took voluntary retirement and dedicated his whole life to the service of the people of the state.
Prof Tikendra worked for the welfare of the party for more than 30 years, serving as state chief spokesperson of the party, chairman of disciplinary action of the party and president of the state BJP party till his last breath.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh had also reportedly monitored Tikendra's health condition during his hospitalisation for Covid-19.The district party workers conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
The party office would remain open so that anybody could offer floral tribute to the deceased leader while maintaining SOPs.
The party flag at the office would remain flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to the departed leader, the district president said.