Veteran journalist and eminent litterateur Homen Borgohain passed away on Wednesday morning.
Homen Borgohain passed away at the GNRC Hospital in Guwahati at 6:58am Wednesday.
He passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Homen Borgohain was admitted to the GNRC in the early hours of Wednesday after he suddenly collapsed at his home.
The 88-year-old celebrated writer and former president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 24.
Later on May 7, he tested negative for COVID-19 and was discharged from the GMCH.
Homen Borgohain was working as the editor-in-chief of Assamese daily Niyomiya Barta.
He was awarded the 1978 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese language for his novel Pita Putra.
He returned his Sahitya Academy award in 2015 in protest against the lack of tolerance being created at the Indian society.
Homen Borgohain was born on December 7, 1932 in a small village in Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur district of Assam.
Homen Borgohain joined Cotton College in Guwahati for higher studies after completing matriculation from Dibrugarh Govt boy’s higher secondary school.
Homen Borgohain also worked as an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer for a brief period.
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— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 12, 2021
“Deeply pained to hear about the demise of eminent litterateur, a stalwart & veteran journalist Homen Borgohain who poured in massive contributions towards constructive positivity in various aspects of Assam,” said Assam Minister Parimal Sulabaidhya.
Ace athlete Hima Das said: “Saddened to learn about the demise of our prominent litterateur and veteran journalist of Assam Homen Borgohain sir. He was a former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha, the apex literary body of the state and lost his battle to Covid-19. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP”
Saddened to learn about the demise of our prominent litterateur and veteran journalist of Assam Homen Borgohain sir. He was a former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha, the apex literary body of the state and lost his battle to Covid-19. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP pic.twitter.com/u9aMOzeFwf
— Hima (mon jai) (@HimaDas8) May 12, 2021
Congress leader Bhupen Borah also condoled the demise of Homen Borgohain.
“Deeply saddened by the passing away of veteran journalist and writer Homen Borguhain Sir. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & followers. May he rest in peace,” tweeted Bhupen Borah.
Deeply saddened by the passing away of veteran journalist and writer Homen Borguhain Sir. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & followers. May he rest in peace.
— Bhupen kumar Borah (@BhupenKBorah) May 12, 2021
Deeply pained at the demise of Veteran journalist and eminent litterateur Homen Borgohain sir.
His contributions for Assam will always be remembered. My condolences to his family members and admirers. pic.twitter.com/eqdCpvvf29
— Pramod Boro (@PramodBoroBTR) May 12, 2021
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— Keshab Mahanta (@keshab_mahanta) May 12, 2021