Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Jomde Kena passes away

GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed shock and grief over the demise of his Cabinet colleague Jomde Kena.

Khandu, who is in the national capital for an official meeting, conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and the people, especially those of 28 Likabali Assembly constituency, whom he represented in the Legislative Assembly.

Jomde Kena was the Minister of Health and Family Welfare. Earlier, he also held the post of Deputy Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

“In his demise, our state has lost a seasoned politician and I have lost an elder brother, who was more than a friend,” Khandu said.