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Leaders condole former Manipur CM Keishing's demise

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 23 2017 | 12:22 AM IST

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.

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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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First Published: Aug 23 2017 | 12:16 AM IST

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