Former long-serving Speaker of the National Assembly Sase Narain passed away today at the age of 95.
He served as Speaker from 1971 to 1992.
Former Prime Minister Hamilton Green today paid tribute to Narain.
In a letter to this newspaper, he said: “Sase was my friend, my brother and whose advice I sought on many occasions, confident of his wisdom and understanding of the world in which we live.
“His interpretation of a miscellany of matters, mostly political and social were always useful.
“In our last conversation, several weeks ago, we reminisced, paying attention to what Parliament was, when he presided over that important law making institution.
“We have lost a great son of the soil, who mixed with people of every walk of life, gaining their affection and respect.
“I miss his candor and his wisdom”.
Narain is likely to be cremated tomorrow