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Former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee dies at 89

  •   Mon, Aug 13 2018 09:40:26 AM

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS): New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS): Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee died at a Kolkata nursing home on Monday following a cardiac arrest and prolonged age-related ailments. Congress President Rahul Gandhi hailed him as "an institution", respected by all parliamentarians.

"I mourn the passing away of Somnath Chatterjee," Gandhi said after news came of the demise of the former 10-time parliamentarian.

"He was an institution. Greatly respected and admired by all parliamentarians, across party lines. My condolences to his family at this time of grief," Gandhi tweeted.

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal remembered him as "one of the greatest Lok Sabha Speakers India ever had".

"Extremely sad news about Somnath Chatterjeeji. One of the greatest parliamentarians of contemporary times he will always be missed by this country," Kejriwal tweeted.

Chatterjee died at 8.15 a.m at the Bellevue Clinic, where he was admitted on August 7.

He was critical following the heart attack he suffered on Sunday. He was also suffering from a kidney-related ailment and his condition was critical.

 
  

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  • Ismail Nadiguthu JokatteI/Doha, Jokatte/ Doha - Qatar

    Tue, Aug 14 2018

    My heartfelt condolences to great parlimentarian ,dignified LS speaker and statesman.RIP Sir.

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Tue, Aug 14 2018

    India has lost well discipline, most respected statesman and greatest parliamentarian of all times. He is one of the best speaker of the recent history of India.
    RIP
    Jai Hind

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  • Myna, Mysuru

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Mr Somnath Chatterjee was a Statesman. He was beyond ideologies and upheld the dignity of the office of a Speaker to the highest degree. He ensured parliamentary debates were mature and gave every Parliamentarian a voice to be heard. Sad we lost him. May he rest in peace.

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  • Tilak Kamath Mithrabettu, London

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Great Speaker who stood for principles as opposed to party dictat. He was literally like a headmaster during the 2008 Trust vote and many such occasions. A few tears from my side on this immeasurable loss to the nation.

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  • Jembar Bappu, BAJPE

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Speakers of rajya sabha and lok sabha please learn from him how to run the house and perform the duties. He is a great patriot. He lost his party,post & power to make sure that the country gets the best from nuclear deal. Venakaih naidu and Sumitra mahajan please learn from him.

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  • Ramesh Babu, Uppinangadi / Dubai

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    My heartfelt condolences to Former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Family. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi Mumbai STATE OF KUWAIT.

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    My heartfelt condolences to Former LS Speaker Somnth Chatterjee Family. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    RIP. A descent politician who proved to be a good parliamentarian and speaker.

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  • Ignatius DSouza, Kanajar/Karkala

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. A noble man, a good parliamentarian and a very best speaker . May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Most Responsible Speaker after 1947.
    RIP Sir ...

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Ace debater, renowned speaker, seasoned and brilliant parliamentarian, a giant in left wing politics and a thorough gentleman. I have had the privilege of listening to some of his brilliant speeches in Parliament. He was a true icon of parliamentary democracy. Rest in Peace Mr. Chatterjee.

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  • Raghavendra M K, Mumbai Maharashtra

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    a good parliamentarian and orator intellectual ex speaker of lok sabha no more with us. RIP.

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  • Charles Dante, Udupi

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    A noble person A great parliamentarian A great fighter for justice and good cause A real Desh Bhakth One of tallest leaders of
    CPIM with Jyothi Bosu , Harkishan Surjit and Indrajit Gupta RIP the

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  • Fr Victor Machado, Mangalore/Tanzania

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    May you rest in peace. We will miss you a man calibre and dignity.

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Mon, Aug 13 2018

    Probably lost 10 years of life shouting in parliament trying to control mps....RIP Sir.

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