SHILLONG: Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has commiserated the death of Fr. Fr Sylvanus Sngi.
In a condolence message addressed to Rev.Fr. George Maliekal, SDB, Provincial, Salesian Province of Silchar, the chief minister said on Sunday that the late spiritual leader will be remembered for his multi-faceted personality.
Joining the people of the State and the Salesians of Don Bosco family in mourning his demise, the chief minister said, “Late Rev. Fr. Sylvanus Lyngdoh will always be fondly remembered for his multi-faceted personality, who dedicated his life for bringing in righteousness, enlightenment and prosperity for the people of the Khasi Hills region in particular and the people of the North Eastern region in general”.
According to the chief minister, his long innings of contribution for the cause of education, literature and welfare of the Khasi Community in particular and the society in general remains incomparable.
The chief minister further added that Fr. Sngi will be cherished for years to come as a scholar, a theologian, a social worker, a writer and a missionary.
