Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Kashag Deeply Saddened by the Demise of Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu

[Wednesday, 5 May 2011, 6:30 p.m.]

DHARAMSHALA: The Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration on Wednesday condoled the sad demise of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, who died in a helicopter crash in Lobothang near Tawang District.

In a condolence message, Kalon Tripa Prof Samdhong Rinpoche expressed "deep sadness and worry about the tragic demise of a young, honest and best chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh Dorjee Khandu.”

“Moreover, he has brought immense development and improvement in the lives of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and the Tibetans living in there in peace and harmony,” Kalon Tripa said.

“Since his death is a great loss to both the Tibetans and the people of Arunachal Pradesh, I along with my cabinet colleagues offer our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the people of the state and his family members,” Kalon Tripa said.

A special prayer service will be organised by the Department of Religion and Culture at the Tsuglagkhang, the main temple in Dharamsala on 5 May, Kalon Tripa said.

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