Mizoram Assembly Pays Tribute to Gorkha Leader Kapoor Chand Thakuri

The Mizoram Assembly paid tribute to Kapoor Chand Thakuri, the only Gorkha community member to be nominated to the state's legislative assembly. Thakuri, who passed away at 83, was remembered for his service to Mizoram. The session also included new bills and questions for discussion.

The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Kapoor Chand Thakuri, the first and only nominated legislative assembly member from the Gorkha community.

The 83-year-old leader succumbed to hypertension at a hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 15. Chief Minister Lalduhoma, along with other leaders, highlighted Thakuri's significant contributions as a politician and educator.

In a solemn session, opposition leader Lalchhandama Ralte and PWD minister Vanlalhlana acknowledged the vital role the Gorkha community has played in Mizoram. Assembly members observed a minute of silence in Thakuri's honor.

(With inputs from agencies.)