{"id":3500,"date":"2025-08-09T16:51:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T16:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/?p=3500"},"modified":"2025-08-09T16:51:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T16:51:24","slug":"wcd-minister-dasanglu-pul-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-late-cm-kalikho-pul-on-ninth-death-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/?p=3500","title":{"rendered":"WCD Minister Dasanglu Pul Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late CM Kalikho Pul on Ninth Death Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ITANAGAR, Aug 9:<\/strong> Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to her late husband and former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on his ninth death anniversary, describing him as a \u201ctrue son of Arunachal Pradesh\u201d whose life was devoted to the welfare of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/K-PUL-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/K-PUL-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/K-PUL-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a heartfelt message, Dasanglu Pul said that though nine years have passed since his demise, \u201cthe pain of his absence remains as deep as the day he left us.\u201d She recalled his journey from humble beginnings to the highest office of the state, calling it a story of resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe worked tirelessly to reach the remotest corners, to listen to the unheard, and to bring hope where it was needed most,\u201d she said, adding that he was her \u201cgreatest pillar of strength\u201d and a leader who touched countless lives with humility, generosity, and a vision for a better future. She vowed to carry forward his ideals, saying, \u201cThough he is no longer with us, his ideals live on\u2014in every act of kindness, in every voice that speaks for fairness, and in every dream for a stronger and united Arunachal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Anjaw district, Pul\u2019s native place, a solemn memorial ceremony was organised, attended by family members, well-wishers, government officials and the public. Participants offered floral tributes and reflected on his contributions to the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin remembered him as \u201ca visionary leader with a clear vision for a developed Arunachal Pradesh,\u201d praising his inclusive approach and ability to bridge divides across the state\u2019s diverse communities. The event, also attended by Superintendent of Police Anurag Dwivedi, SDO Hawai Dakli Gara, heads of departments, public leaders and community members, served both as a tribute and a reaffirmation of Pul\u2019s ideals of compassion, integrity, and inclusive governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kalikho Pul, who briefly served as chief minister in 2016, passed away in August that year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITANAGAR, Aug 9: Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to her late husband and former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on his ninth death anniversary, describing him as a \u201ctrue son of Arunachal Pradesh\u201d whose life was devoted to the welfare of its people. 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