Itanagar, May 5: Former Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Neelam Taram passed away on Friday morning at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) after  prolonged illness.
The former minister was 66, and is survived by wife Neelam Ben and children.
Born in Deed village in Yachuli circle of Lower Subansiri district, Taram served as a junior teacher from 1981 to 1983, before joining politics. He was elected the first MLA from the Yachuli seat in 1990, and was made Civil Supply and Legal Metrology minister in the Gegong Apang-led Congress government.
He was re-elected from the constituency in 1995, and inducted again in the Apang’s ministry as home minister for the second term till August 23, 1996.
He served as the leader of the opposition in the state assembly from 1996 to 1999.
Taram is credited for the establishment of the 402 mw Panior hydro project at Yazali.
His last rites would be performed at his Papu Nallah residence on Sunday, his family said.
Governor KT Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Speaker PD Sona mourned his demise.
Parnaik said the state lost a prominent political leader who made immense contribution towards the socio-economic development of the people during his long and distinguished political career.
Khandu said he was a popular leader who belonged to the people and worked tirelessly for their welfare and growth.
Khandu said he was a popular leader who belonged to the people and worked tirelessly for their welfare and growth.
“Taram Ji as a minister left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our state. He shall always be remembered for his selfless service. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” the chief minister tweeted. 
Sona in his condolence message said " Taram served the people of Arunachal Pradesh with dedication and commitment during his tenure as a Minister. His contributions to the state will be remembered for years to come."
The All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) also mourned the demise of  former Home Minister Neelam Taram, who was also the founder President of All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) in the year 1976-1978. 
His death is a great lost to the Nyishi community in particular and the state as a whole. We extend deepest condolence on his death.  May the almighty give enough strength to the family, the Association said.

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