Katihar | Gopal Soni, a respected businessman, educationist, founder of Children's Happy Home School, and senior Congress leader in Katihar, has passed away. The news of his demise has sent a wave of grief across political, social, educational, and business circles in the district.

National Secretary of Congress and former MLA of Korha, Poonam Paswan, along with Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Prem Rai, expressed deep sorrow and paid heartfelt tributes to Gopal Soni. Poonam Paswan stated that Gopal Soni's passing is an irreplaceable loss for Katihar. She highlighted his significant role in promoting quality education through the establishment of Children's Happy Home School. Prem Rai described Soni as a successful businessman and educationist who was also a sensitive individual deeply connected to social causes.

MP Tariq Anwar also conveyed his profound sadness, calling it an irreparable loss at personal, social, and party levels. In his condolence message, the MP remembered Gopal Soni as a simple, highly sociable, kind-hearted, cheerful, and gentle person. He dedicated his entire political life to the Congress party and public service. His dedication, loyalty, and invaluable contribution to the organization will always be remembered. Katihar will always respectfully recall his contributions to the spread of education and the upliftment of society.

District Congress Committee President Sanjay Kumar Singh, MP representative Sunil Kumar Yadav, former MLAs Satyanarayan Prasad and Sunita Devi, Bihar Pradesh Vice President Saud Alam, senior leaders Sanjay Singh, Dilip Vishwas, and dozens of other leaders have expressed their deepest condolences and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.