Aizawl, July 23 -- Chief Minister and House Leader Lalduhoma today paid rich tribute to late Dampa MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo during the official funeral programme held at his Luangmual residence.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lalduhoma said he was delivering his eulogy both as the leader of the House and on behalf of his party.
"To my knowledge, he is the tenth sitting MLA to pass away while in office in Mizoram. Lalrintluanga Sailo was an excellent legislator and an outstanding debater," he said.
Describing a deep personal bond, the Chief Minister added, "He was like a younger brother to me-we always called him by name and never added any formal titles. He and his wife treated me and my wife like elder siblings, and we were very fond of him....