Left wing leader Hem Baruah passes away in Tezpur

JAMUGURIHAT: Comrade Hem Baruah (84), a dedicated CPI (M) worker, a known left wing leader and social organizer of Sootea, breathed his last at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital on December 22.

He was influenced to join the left wing field of politics after meeting Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Amalendhu Guha and other prominent leftist leaders during his student life. He was associated with the farmer's association of Sootea for a long time. He leaves behind his wife, three sons along with a host of relatives. His death was widely mourned in Sootea.

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