Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today condoled the death of former Lok Sabha Speaker Balram Jakhar.
"Jakhar was a great Parliamentarian who enriched Parliamentary democracy with his value-based politics. His contributions to different fields, particularly in the field of farming community are immense," Gogoi said in a condolence message here.
"His demise is a great loss to the Nation and the void that will be created by his death, would be hard to fill," Gogoi said.
He will be remembered for his contributions to the country including his role in strengthening Indian Parliamentary Democracy as a Speaker in Lok Sabha, he said.
"I express my deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray to the almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul," Gogoi added.
Jakhar passed away at his residence in New Delhi today at the age of 92.
Jakhar served as Deputy Minister Cooperation, Irrigation and Power in Punjab between 1973-77 and then as Leader of Opposition in the Assembly between 1977 and 1979.
