ITANAGAR, May 8: The Dera Natung Government College fraternity paid a solemn tribute to late Dera Natung on his 22nd death anniversary. The ceremony was held at the college premises in Itanagar and was attended by faculty members, non-teaching staff, and a large number of students.
The floral tribute was a heartfelt expression of respect and admiration for late Natung, a prominent political figure and former minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who lost his life in a Pawan Hans chopper crash on May 8, 2001. The college, which was established in 1979, was named after him in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the development of education in the state.
Dr. M.Q. Khan, the Principal of DNGC remembered late Natung as a virtuous and righteous soul who was an epitome of love, peace, harmony, and dedication. 
Late Dera Natung was a man of simple living and high thinking who had served in various organizations as a student leader. He was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly from 12 Pake Kesang for three consecutive terms since 1989. He had rendered valuable services as Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, IPR and Printing, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Social Welfare, Fisheries Education and Library, and many other departments.

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