Overview
- The Congress veteran died Tuesday morning at a private hospital in Guwahati after being brought from his Diphu residence, party officials said.
- He represented Diphu in the Lok Sabha for five terms and served as minister of state in the Rajiv Gandhi government.
- Engti earlier led the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council as chief executive member, becoming a key advocate for hill-district development.
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and KAAC chief Tuliram Ronghang paid tribute, praising his service to Karbi identity and the state's hill regions.
- His mortal remains were taken to Diphu for public respects, as condolences continued from state Congress leaders including Gaurav Gogoi.