Kohima, April 20 (MExN): The Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has mourned the sudden demise of AM Gokhale, the former chief secretary of Nagaland on April 18 in Pune.
In the later part of 1976, when late Gokhale was posted as Deputy Commissioner, Phek, he toured the length and breadth of the district and closely worked amongst the village people, CPO stated in a condolence message received here today.
“It is here he conceptualized a model for village development which is popularly known as Village Development Board (VDB) today. He was a committed administrator with great heart and vision for the people of Nagaland,” CPO president Mikha Kenye and general secretary Veduvo Rhakho stated the message.
In his death, the people of Nagaland have lost a true friend of the Nagas, it stated and prayed, “May his soul rest in peace.”
