Itanagar, Jan. 28 -- Former Arunachal Pradesh home minister and former deputy speaker of the state Assembly Takar Marde passed away on Wednesday in a New Delhi hospital following a prolonged illness.
He was 62 and is survived by his three wives - Yadam Marde, Rupa Marde and Pakter Marde -- four sons and one daughter.
Born on October 7, 1964, to Late Takir Marde and Late Yasok Dulom Marde of Marde village under Dumporijo circle in Upper Subansiri district, the late leader began his primary education at Government Primary School, Aya Marde (Goda Putu).
He completed his secondary schooling at Government Secondary School, Daporijo (1979-1984), where he actively served as cultural secretary and general secretary, displaying early leadership q...