ITANAGAR, May 18: Migo Basar, father of MLA  Basar Assembly Constituency, Gokar Basar passed away on Sunday after brief illness. 
Late Basar was a great philanthropist and has donated land for various community causes including establishment of old Basar township and upcoming new district headquarters of Leparada District. 
He earlier represented the Soi village as its Gram Panchayat member and as Anchal Samity member. He had also served as Congress block president for three consecutive terms. 
Late Basar championed for promotion of the indigenous faith movement and performed the various Galo traditional festivals and rituals. He was widely respected by all communities. He took stride for the establishment of the Chaat Puja ghat on his plot along the banks of Hie river in the Basar township for the Hindu worshippers and also allowed for establishment of Church in his plot at Chirne village.
Late Migo Basar was a social reformer and widely recognised as a great orator and practioner of the Gomku Agom in Galo Gumin. He was famous among youths and his clan members for his story narration and genealogical prowess and always gave efforts for growth and progress of Karko Ao clan members and became the founder president of Karko Ao welfare Society (KAWA). 
His mortal remains will be laid to rest at his native village on Tuesday.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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