NEC condoles Keishing’s death

SHILLONG: The North Eastern Council has condoled the demise of Rishang Keishing, former chief minister of Manipur.
In a condolence message, NEC secretary Ram Muivah said that late Keishing was the Chief Minister of Manipur from 1980-1988 and from 1994-1997, he was a member of the North Eastern Council.
“He was one of the tallest leaders of North East India. He was also the last surviving member of India’s first post-1947 Parliament and the oldest serving Parliamentarian in the world”, Muivah said.
NEC also conveyed condolences to the bereaved members of the family.