ITANAGAR, Dec 11: Human beings come and leave this mortal world with passing time but few leave behind their indelible foot prints. And this was evident on Friday on the first death anniversary of Mepung Passang Cheda, wife of Arunachal Pioneer Editor, Chopa Cheda.
On this day 365 days ago, this loving woman, mother of six children, had left for her heavenly abode while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai leaving her near and dears, particularly press fraternity shell shocked as she had endeared one and all by her endearing nature. 
Born on 12th July, 1980 in a village under Chayangtajo assembly constituency and sister of Tame Passang, she was destined to be Chopa’s life partner and no one knew about her short journey in this life.  
People from all strata of life, including Chayangtajo MLA Hayeng Mangfi, press fraternity, including senior most print-electronic  journalist Pradeep Kumar, Itanagar Press Club president Dodum Yangfo, APUWJ president Amar Sangno, AAPSU team led by president Hawa Bagang, NGO and CBO representatives in large number joined the somber   occasion where Beth RC missionary Gedi Kino led the prayer and unveiling her statue before all offered their floral tributes to the departed soul.
Chopa expressing his deep shock said that his wife could not tell her last wishes before closing her eyes. 
Referring to insurance policies worth crores executed by his wife without his knowledge, Chopa, also former APC president, became emotional while narrating it as he was dead against insurance but later realized her farsightedness. He also extended his gratitude to all who extended financial help for her treatment, particularly Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union MoS Kiren Rijiju, MLAs Phurpa Tsering and Mangfi. 

“As Gyadom Welfare Society  president she had conceived how to manage funds that has been benefiting the women to great extent”, society’s present president  Tumkap Taigang Gyadang said, while her brother Tade Passang said that no human being is replaceable but her soul is present amongst us.
“On her arrival at Itanagar, she (Mepung) with her unique personality created the charisma to endear one and all despite being buari of a remote Losak Cheda village. Though she was not holding any position, the very gathering is proof of her immaculate personality," Kumar said.
Earlier, Magnfi released a collection of songs – Jahan Bhi Raho Kush Raho and Miyang Ketak Doh in Nyishi (Yaad Atta Rahta Hey).
The album with singer Runka Cheda, music by Sagar Nai and lyricist Sahi Dahiya, and    produced by Chopa Cheda & Gyadam Abo Production, would be available in YouTube and in the market soon, said  Runka, the anchor of the event.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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