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Tribute and
Condolence by USTM for Dr Donkupar Roy

USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque paying tribute to Dr Donkupar Roy
at Guwahati airport on 29th July 2019
9th Mile, Ri
Bhoi, 29 July 2019: Thousands of USTM students and staff
along with Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque paid tribute to Dr Donkupar
Roy as his mortal remains brought by an Indigo aircraft from New
Delhi to LGBI Airport today morning at 7.45 where Chief Minister
Conrad K Sangma, Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui and many
others were also present. USTM students formed human chain on
both sides of the GS Road to show respect and offer tribute to
this great personality as the vehicle carrying his body moved
towards Shillong.
At USTM campus, the Vice Chancellor, Students, faculty and rest
of the staff assembled for a condolence meet at 12 noon and
offered floral tribute to Dr Donkupar Roy, Meghalaya Assembly
Speaker and Former Chief Minister. Classes were cancelled after
the condolence meet as a mark of respect to the leader who was
the key person behind the birth of USTM.
Mahbubul Hoque, the Chancellor of USTM expressed his sadness on
the demise of Dr Roy stating that the guidance and support
provided by this great leader of Meghalaya during the
establishment of USTM have been immense. “It was during his
Chief Ministership in 2008 that the USTM Act was passed by the
Meghalaya Assembly. Since then, Donkupar Roy sir has been a
constant guiding force, inspiration and support in all the major
efforts of USTM, he always remained like a member of the USTM
family.” Hoque said that USTM has lost a guardian who had
dedicated his life for the service of the people helping to
transform many lives. His contribution will remain unforgettable
to USTM community.
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