In a breaking news report from Tripura, it has been confirmed that the eminent poet Chandrakanta Murasingh has passed away at the age of 66. Born in 1957, Murasingh was the director of Sahitya Akademi's North East Centre for Oral Literature and was known for his work in the Kokborok language.
Murasingh received the Bhasha Samman Award from the Sahitya Akademi in 1976 and was also honored with "The True Legend of North-East India" Award from the Telegraph Group. His contributions to the literary world were significant, and he was loved and respected by many for his amiable and caring characteristics.
On Monday morning, after playing football in a city field, his regular morning exercise, Murasingh returned home and complained of chest pain. He collapsed and passed away shortly after, as doctors confirmed that he suffered a massive cardiac arrest.
Scores of people, including politicians and social activists, have paid their tributes to Murasingh at the Nazrul Kala Kshetra and Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Tripura. The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, along with many intellectuals and organizations, including the Tripura Sanskrit Samannay Kendra, have condoled Murasingh's demise.
The cortege has now headed for his native village in Tuibandal for the last rites. Murasingh was the first recipient of the Bhasha Samman of the Sahitya Akademi in the northeast region. He was also the director of the Northeast Colloquial Language Center and used to write poems, prose, and drama in both Bengali and Kokborok.
This loss is a significant blow to the literary community, and Murasingh's contributions will always be remembered. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire many for generations to come.
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