Itanagar: BJP MLA Phosum Khimhun passed away in a city hospital here on Saturday morning following a cardiac arrest.
Khimhun, aged 63, represented the Changlang South Assembly Constituency in Changlang district. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Khimhun was first elected from the seat as an Independent MLA in 2004. He then won the seat as a Congress nominee in 2009. In the 2014 Assembly elections, he was successful as a People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) candidate and retained the seat in 2019 as a BJP candidate.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed his sorrow over the lawmaker’s death.
“I am shocked at the passing away of Hon’ble BJP MLA Shri Phosum Khimhun from Changlang South assembly constituency. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family members, friends, kin, and followers!” he said on X.
Khandu praised Khimhun for his dedication to serving his people, developing the region, and promoting Arunachal Pradesh’s growth.
He also praised Khimhun’s camaraderie, commitment, and concern for the state’s inclusive progress.
Governor K T Parnaik also condoled the sudden demise of Khimhun, stating that the state, particularly the people of Changlang district, had lost a veteran legislator who made valuable contributions to the state’s development in various capacities.
The governor admired Khimhun’s dedication to social causes, particularly in uplifting the underprivileged and downtrodden.
State Legislative Assembly Speaker P D Sona also mourned the passing of MLA Khimhun, paying tribute to him as an experienced and dedicated figure who significantly contributed to the state’s growth and development.
Sona described Khimhun as a prominent leader and learned senior, praying for the eternal peace of his departed soul.
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