Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma died of a heart attack in New Delhi today.Speaker Sumitra Mahajan announced the news of his death in the House, which was adjourned for the day.
Shocked to hear of sad demise of former Lok Sabha Speaker and Meghalaya CM PA Sangma; my heartfelt condolences #PresidentMukherjee— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 4, 2016
Shri PA Sangma's tenure as Lok Sabha Speaker is unforgettable. His down to earth personality & affable nature endeared him to many.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was “a self-made leader whose contribution towards the development of the North East is monumental. I am Saddened by his demise.” Born on September 1, 1947 in village Chapahati in the picturesque West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, Sangma was the Chief Minister of Meghalaya from 1988 to 1990 and Leader of Opposition in the assembly from 1990 to 1991.Very sorry to hear about the sad demise of Purno Sangmaji. A most affable and likeable person. May his Soul rest in Peace.— digvijaya singh (@digvijaya_28) March 4, 2016
He was one of the founding members of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), but was expelled from it in July 2012 when he refused to accept his party’s decision to quit the race for India’s President. In January 2013, he had formed the National People’s Party. (AGENCIES).Deepest condolences on the passing away of veteran leader & former LS Speaker Shri PA Sangma. His demise is a great loss to the nation— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) March 4, 2016
Saddened and shocked at the passing away of Purno Sangma. Fond memories of him in Lok Sabha. My condolences to his family #RIP— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 4, 2016
