According to family reports, former Arunachal Pradesh MLA Kapchen Rajkumar unfortunately died early on Wednesday morning during a wild elephant attack while making his way from Namsang village to Deomali in the Tirap district. His wife and multiple children survived him at the age of 65. On April 15, 1960, Rajkumar was born in Namsang village. His father, Wangmei Rajkumar, had previously served as the hamlet’s acting head. While serving as an MLA for the Khonsa North Assembly Constituency from 1985 to 1990, he was a significant player in state politics. After attending Ramakrishna Mission School in Narottamnagar, Deomali, for his early education, Rajkumar went on to Government Higher Secondary School in Khonsa. Additionally, he completed a commercial pilot training program at New Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport. Rajkumar was well respected for his leadership and devotion to his people, and he was much admired for his dedication to public service.
On Thursday, his hometown of Namsang will host his final ceremonies. Chief Minister Pema Khandu, meanwhile, conveyed his profound grief on the great man’s passing. “I am really saddened to learn of the untimely death of the late Kapchen Rajkumar, a former Tirap MLA who was the victim of a very regrettable tragedy. “His dedication to community service and his contributions to our society will always be remembered,” Khandu posted on social media. Rajkumar’s commitment to the welfare of the people and his unrelenting pursuit of progress for Tirap will leave a lasting legacy. The chief minister went on to say, “It is a great loss for everyone whose lives he touched via his work, not just his family and friends. Khandu reported that directives have been sent to process the ex-gratia grant in order to assist the bereaved family in remembrance of Rajkumar’s legacy. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. May the treasured memories they have of him give them courage and solace,” he continued.
The Namsang constituency’s state environment and forest minister, Wangki Lowang, also expressed sorrow at the untimely death.
