ITANAGAR, Jan 15:Governor BD Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have condoled the demise of former Lt. Governor of the State TV Rajeswar who expired on January 13 at Khelgaon in Delhi after prolonged illness. He was 91 years old.

In his condolence letter to the daughter of Late Rajeswar, Sijatha Singh, IFS, former Foreign Secretary, the Governor said that Padma Vibhushan Shri TV Rajeswar was an eminent police officer and a distinguished Intelligence Bureau Chief. He graced the gubernatorial offices of Sikkim, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh States. In his departure we have lost a great statesman and a prominent national figure. Our people of Arunachal Pradesh still remember many developmental programmes and administrative reforms implemented during his tenure as Lt. Governor, the Governor said in his letter. 

Chief Minister Pema Khandu in his condolence letter to Late Rajeswar’s daughter wrote, “With profound grief, I write to share the grief of losing one of the most illustrious, qualified and decorated first generation IPS officer, who scaled the pinnacle of his chosen career and inked history in being the first IPS officer to become Arunachal Pradesh’s Lt. Governor, Governor of Sikkim, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. With the demise of Late TV Rajeswar, a legend who inspired millions with his illustrious career as a police officer, as an intelligence chief and as a Governor has ended.

 

Rajeswar was the Lt. Governor of Arunachal Pradesh from 10th August 1983 to 20th November 1985. He was the fourth Lt. Governor of the State. During his tenure, Tawang district was created bifurcating Tawang Sub-division of West Kameng district on 6th October 1984. It was during his term as Lt Governor that the election to the third Union Territory Legislative Assembly was held on 24th December 1984 along with the 8th Lok Sabha.

He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2012 for his illustrious career and service to the nation.

“At this moment of grief, me, my family, colleagues in the Government and people of Arunachal Pradesh extend our solidarity with you and share the pain inflicted by one of the greatest truths of life.

I pray Almighty to bestow you with strength to bear the irreparable loss. May the soul of one of the ablest sons of the country rest in peace in heavenly abode,” the message added further.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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