Longtarai Valley: Former MLA Nirajoy Tripura passed away, plunging the entire Longtarai Valley region and political circles into deep mourning, sources said on Sunday.
News of his untimely demise spread rapidly through the area, prompting a large number of people to gather at his residence in Longtarai Valley since the morning hours to pay their last respects.
Mourners from various walks of life, including political leaders, well-wishers, and local residents, converged at his home to offer prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, with leaders and supporters recalling his contributions to the region during his tenure as an elected representative. Many described his death as an irreparable loss to the people of Longtarai Valley.
Local residents said his accessibility and long association with public life had earned him deep respect and affection among people of the constituency, irrespective of political affiliation.
Further details regarding the last rites and condolence programs are awaited. The political fraternity, along with the general public, has expressed profound grief over his sudden passing.