Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul found dead - Former Arunachal Pradesh chief- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister and Congress rebel Kalikho Pul was found dead at his residence on Tuesday. He allegedly hanged himself.

In This Pic : Kalikho Pul

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressed shock "at the untimely and tragic demise" of Kalikho Pul, ANI reported.

In This Pic : Kalikho Pu

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"I am really shocked, I don't know what extreme reasons lead to this," said Congress party member Ninong Ering, to ANI.

In This Pic : Kalikho Pul, Amit Shah

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Pul had been chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for four-and-a-half months in early 2016, but had to resign in the wake of an adverse Supreme Court verdict in July 2016.

In This Pic : Kalikho Pul

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"He was staying in CM's House, maybe loneliness crept into him. When your mind is empty, its a devils workshop ...As per his (CM's) last conversation with him, he was positive about the state. He said he was sure people will choose him again," Ering said.

In This Pic : Kalikho Pul

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