Chau Nandia Khen
Late Chau Nandia Khen

Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein on Friday expressed sorrow on the demise on Chau Nandia Khen- a stalwart of Pali literature.

In a tweet, Mein wrote, โ€œI am deeply saddened to learn of the demise of Chau Nandia Khen one of the 1st Pali Teacher fm Tai Khamti Society.โ€

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โ€œHe was expertise in Pali language & work relentlessly for the promotion & preservation of Pali literature. My deep condolences to the bereaved family members,โ€ he added.

 

Khen died at his Namsai residence on Thursday morning after a prolonged illness.

His death was also mourned by the Theravada Buddhist Society (TBS).

TBS chairman CD Mungyak said, โ€œTBS lost one of the dedicated and devoted persons in his death.โ€

โ€œHe would be always remembered for his invaluable contributions. May his departed soul rest in eternal peace,โ€ Mungyak added.