Senior leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) from Arunachal Pradesh – Gicho Kabak is no more.

Gicho Kabak, former president of Arunachal Pradesh NPP passed away on Friday morning.

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Kabak was instrumental in the growth of the NPP in Arunachal Pradesh.

He was 57 years old at the time of his demise.

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Top politicians from the Northeast have expressed grief at the sudden demise of Gicho Kabak.

“My heartfelt condolences to the family members & well-wishers of late Shri Gicho Kabak Ji, a well-known political leader from Arunachal and former NPP State President. His untimely demise is great loss for the State and I pray Almighty to bless his soul to attain highest abode,” Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu tweeted.

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NPP national president and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said: “Extremely saddened by the demise of Shri Gicho Kabak ji, former NPP State President of Arunachal Pradesh who worked dedicatedly for the party in the State. I offer my deepest condolences to his family and well-wishers. May he Rest in Peace.”

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Meghalaya minister James Sangma said: “It fills me with sadness on hearing the news of the demise of former State President, NPP Arunachal Pradesh Unit, Shri Gicho Kabak.He had contributed immensely to the growth of the Party in the State of Arunachal. My condolences go out to his family. May he rest in eternal bliss.”