Modi condoles demise of former Manipur CM Rishang Keishing

He said the death left a great void in the politics of Northeast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of former Manipur chief minister Rishang Keishing, saying he left a great void in the politics of the Northeast.

Keishing, a senior Congress leader, passed away in Imphal yesterday due to multiple organ failure. He was 98.

"The demise of Mr. Rishang Keishing leaves a great void in the politics of the Northeast, a region he served with great diligence," Modi tweeted.

The demise of Mr. Rishang Keishing leaves an great void in the politics of the Northeast, a region he served with great diligence: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2017

"My thoughts are with the family and well-wishers of Mr Rishang Keishing in this sad hour," the prime minister added.

 

My thoughts are with the family and well-wishers of Mr Rishang Keishing in this sad hour: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2017

Keishing had served as Manipur chief minister for four times and was a Rajya Sabha member till 2014.