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Late KAA Raja’s eldest daughter-in-law of Dr. Lalitha Raja, eldest grandson Mr. Jai Venkatesh, grand daughter-in-law Mrs. Krishna Priya and brother of Dr. Lalitha Mr. Krishna Kumar, were also present on the occasion. Mrs. Vijayalaxmi and Mrs Maragathavalli fondly and emotionally recalled their early days in the then Raj Niwas in Naharlagun as also their occasional visits to the present Raj Bhavan, then under construction as the seat of the Capital of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh.
The family members of Late Raja profusely thanked the Governor for the hospitality and the fond recalls of the old events of Late Lt. Governor KAA Raja’s time which happily rekindled their old memories.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced the posthumous award of ‘Arunachal Ratna’, the highest State Award, for the first Lieutenant Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Late KAA Raja for his immense and unforgettable contributions in the socio-economic and administrative development of the State. The award will be presented on the occasion of 36th Statehood Day ceremony on 20th February 2022 at Yupia in Papum Pare District of the State.