Northeastern leaders, cutting across party lines, took to Twitter to offer their condolences to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away in New Delhi on Thursday.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma, while commenting on the “common love for the nation” shared by BJP patriarch Vajpayee and his late father, former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma, tweeted a picture of the duo exchanging smiles during a meeting.
Lt Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lt Shri Purno A Sangma, meeting in a gesture of smiles and respect for each other, with a common love for the nation and things Indian. May their selfless service to the nation be an inspiration to many. I pray their souls rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/VkNVEaFqQF
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) August 17, 2018
Attaching an old picture of himself chatting with Vajpayee and home minister Rajnath Singh, president of Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao said the departed leader’s “amiability and generosity were the unique aspects of his personality”.
With the sad demise of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, an era has ended. He was loved by the party cadres. His amiability and generosity were the unique aspects of his personality. My heartfelt tribute to #AtalBiharaiVajpayee ji. @PemaKhanduBJP @BJP4India @BJP4Arunachal pic.twitter.com/59OQ3BaCPl
— Tapir Gao (@TapirGao) August 17, 2018
The nation has lost a worthy son of the soil, tweeted Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling.
Deeply grieved by the sad demise of former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. The Nation has lost one of its tallest statesmen and a worthy son of the soil. His passing away is the end of an era.
May his soul rest in peace
— Pawan Chamling (@pawanchamling5) August 16, 2018
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said the people of Nagaland have a special place for Vajpayee in their hearts.
I’m saddened to hear the demise of former PM Shri #AtalBihariVaajpayee.The people of #Nagaland have a special place for him in our hearts.He acknowledged that we have a “unique history” & respected our identity.I shared a personal bond with him & looked up to him.May his soul RIP
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) August 16, 2018
Vajpayee’s “resolute leadership transformed India and gave us wings to dream big and achieve”, tweeted Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal.
Deeply saddened and heartbroken at the demise of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji.
A statesman, ideologue, icon and one of Independent India’s greatest leaders, Vajpayee ji’s resolute leadership transformed India and gave us wings to dream big and achieve. #AtalBihariVaajpayee
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) August 16, 2018
Vajpayee’s “uniqueness shall live forever”, tweeted Manipur CM N Biren Singh.
I’m saddened to hear the demise of former PM Shri #AtalBihariVaajpayee. Ji .I on behalf of the People of Manipur with tears in eyes and a heavy heart join millions in biding a good bye. Your uniqueness shall live forever!
— Nongthombam Biren (@NBirenSingh) August 16, 2018
Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Vajpayee’s “ideals, ideas are Atal and shall live forever!”
मौत की उमर क्या है?दो पल भी नहीं
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला,आज कल की नहींमैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूँ
लौटकर आऊँगा,कूच से क्यों डरूँ?With tears in eyes and a heavy heart, I join millions in bidding you a good bye #AtalBihariVajpayee. Your ideals, ideas are Atal and shall live forever! pic.twitter.com/5x4Rs54YUt
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 16, 2018
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu said Vajpayee “will always be remembered as iconic and charismatic figure who was loved by all”.
We are at great loss by the sad demise of former PM beloved Shri #AtalBehariVajpayee Ji. Shri Atal Ji will always be remembered as iconic and charismatic figure who was loved by all. Remembering his gentle soul who will remain forever in our heart. May he rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/IX4qjUbmRF
— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) August 16, 2018