Kohima: All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Sonia Gandhi has condoled the death of Congress sitting MLA and Congress Candidate of Tuensang Sadar I, P. Chuba Chang, who passed away on Friday following brief illness.
In her condolence message to wife of late P. Chuba Chang, Mrs. Gandhi said ‘I am shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely demise of your husband Shri P.Chuba Chang. At this time of grief, I wanted you to know that I share your pain. I know how devastating it is to lose one’s husband suddenly, in the prime of his life, and for children to lose their father.’
Stating that P. Chuba Chang was a loyal and valued member of the Congress party, Sonia said his passing away left a void that would be hard to fill. ‘On behalf of the party and on my own behalf I convey my sincere condolences and feelings of empathy and support to you and other members of your family,’ said Gandhi.
Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar has expressed sorrow on learning of the demise of late P. Chuba Chang.
In a condolence message to Mrs. Ajungla Chang, wife of late P. Chuba chang,, Mr. Kumar described late Chuba as a prominent public figure whose contributions to the state assembly as MLA and Minster would be remembered.
Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president S. I. Jamir expressed deep shock and condolences to the bereaved family members. He said late P. Chuba Chang’s demise has created a vacuum for the Congress and Nagas in general. He also prayed that God grant peace and strength to the family members to bear the sorrow. (UNI)