Guwahati: Kamaleshwar Chutia, state vice-president of Assam’s National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), died in a road accident in Dhemaji district on Saturday, officials said.
The sudden demise of the young student leader drew widespread condolences from political leaders and organisations, with the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and NSUI members describing his passing as an irreparable loss to both the student movement and the party unit.
In an official condolence statement, the APCC praised Chutia’s dedicated service and student advocacy. “His energy, dedication, and unwavering commitment to raising the voice of students will always be remembered. His spirit and contributions will remain in our hearts,” the statement read.
Chutia, who occupied a key leadership position as the state vice-president of the Congress party’s student wing, was actively involved in student welfare initiatives across the region.
Authorities are trying to establish how the crash happened. The exact cause of the accident was not yet known.