He (Purno) enlightened me in politics:CM

Late PA Sangma’s youngest son Conrad Sangma consoling his mother......... — ***Late PA Sangma’s youngest son Conrad Sangma consoling his mother………***

TURA, MAR 7: The attendance of the funeral of former Lok Sabha speaker Purno Agitok Sangma by political dignitaries was not a mere display of presence at Dikki Bandi stadium but it was

.... chief minister Mukul Sangma laying a wreath...... — ***…. chief minister Mukul Sangma laying a wreath……***

also a moment of emotional recollections and outburst as many of them defined as to what Sangma stood for and how he will be remembered.

Meghalaya chief minister Mukul recollecting his association with the departed leader said, “Voice has fallen silent but his (Sangma) deeds will always be remembered. He has been an inspiration to many young politicians. He has taught us the pull and pushes of political challenge”.

He also said that the departed leader was instrumental in connecting northeast to the rest of the country and the world. “He has enlightened me in politics. We will all miss him and his work will always inspire us”, said the chief minister

Recollecting Sangma contribution as the tallest leader of the country former Nagaland chief minister and Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio speaking on behalf on Northeast MPs Forum said, “He (Sangma) fought for his commitment till his last. He was the pride of northeast and the tribal people of the country. His legacy will remain with us in all times to come, we will always feel his presence”.

Former Manipur chief minister Radhabinod Koijam described the philosophies of Purno Sangma as “innovative” and “progressive”.

Former union minister Arvind Kumar felt that Sangma should be reborn in Tura and work for Garo hills and the nation, while Koijam felt that Sangma should be born in mainstream India, so that he can impact more for this great nation.

The speakers referring their association with Sangma branded him as the man of masses, a friend of the downtrodden and poor. Shillong Lok Sabha MP Vincent Pala terming Sangma as a “political titan” said, “His concern for the northeast will be cherished and all MPs from the region will champion all his issues”.

Meghalaya opposition leader Donkupar Roy felt that someone from his family should take the mantle and fulfill the unfinished task, which Sangma had dreamed for Meghalaya and Garo hills in particular.-From Our Correspondent