Politicians express shock at untimely demise of former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul

Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul passes away in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/3rmRuo2KA3

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Pul became the acting chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh on 19 February 2016 and held the post till July, when the Supreme Court restored former chief minister Nabam Tuki's Congress government in the state. The Congress later replaced Tuki with Pema Khandu, who staked claim to power with the backing of 45 party MLAs and two Independents.

Pul also returned to the Congress fold along with 30 dissident MLAs.

Several leaders from Congress party expressed shock and sadness at the untimely demise of Pul.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi expressed shock at the untimely and tragic demise of Kalikho Pul.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has expressed shock at the untimely & tragic demise of Kalikho Pul.

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Shocked and deeply saddened at the untimely demise of Kalikho Pulji. My heart goes out to his family & loved ones

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) August 9, 2016

Congress leader Ninong Ering said that he was shocked to hear about the news and suggested that "lonliness crept into him."

He was staying in CM's House, maybe loneliness crept into him. When your mind is empty, its a devils workshop: Ninong Ering #KalikhoPul

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Extending her condolences to the family of Shri Pul. She prayed for the peace of the departed soul.

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Our heart goes out to the family, and the people of North East: Jitendra Singh, DONER Minister #KalikhoPul pic.twitter.com/nbvBQ14akK

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It is sad & really unfortunate that young leader Kalikho Pul is no more with us: Ex Arunachal Pradesh CM Nabam Tuki

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