Guwahati: Condolences poured in over Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Anjan Dutta’s death on Thursday, with Assam government, party colleagues and others saying he will be fondly remembered for reviving the state transport service. Dutta, who was born on April 13, 1952 at Sivasagar, passed away this morning following cardiac failure at the AIIMS hospital in Delhi.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in his condolence said Dutta’s death was an irreparable loss to Assam. “People will always remember his dedication, contribution and his role in upholding the democracy. He worked with integrity and very efficiently during his tenure as minister. He was also actively involved with various newspapers and magazines,” Sonowal said in a statement. Former party colleague and now Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed shock over Dutta’s death.
In a series of tweets, Sarma said ” … a spirited leader who dedicated himself to people. As a Transport Minister in 1st Gogoi’s govt. He tried to revive sick Assam State Transport Corporation and succeeded to a great extent. “His contribution toward development of Sibsagar and Amguri will be remembered by all. I offer my deep condolence to his family. RIP.” (PTI)
