New Delhi Aug 23 (IANS) Political leaders across the political spectrum on Tuesday condoled the death of freedom fighter veteran Congressman and four-time Manipur Chief Minister Rishang Keishing at the age of 97.
Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla tweeted: "The demise of former CM of Manipur & Rajya Sabha MP Shri Rishang Keishing is saddening. My deepest condolences. May his soul rest in peace."
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh called Keishing a "true son of the soil".
"I am deeply shocked & full of grief to hear news of demise of pabung Sh Rishang Keishing.Manipur lost a true son of soil.RIP " he said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent her condolences to the departed leader s family.
"Saddened at the passing of Rishang Keishing a long-serving CM of Manipur in the 1980s former RS MP.Condolences to his family & wellwishers " she said.
The Congress twitter handle said: "Condole the passing of former CM of Manipur & Rajya Sabha MP Shri Rishang Keishing. Our prayers and thoughts with his family."
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said: "Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Sh Rishang Keishing ji. He was MP since 1952 the first Lok Sabha from Manipur."
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