Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon Dies
He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85.
Tandon had been hospitalised in Lucknow in June with breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. He was put on ventilator support on June 11. Medanta Hospital, where he was admitted, said at the time his condition was “serious”.
His son, Ashutosh Tandon, announced his death on Twitter with the message “babuji nahi rahe (my father has passed away)” and other details.
— Ashutosh Tandon (@GopalJi_Tandon) July 21, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by the news, and remembered Tandon for his “untiring efforts to serve society”.
Shri Lalji Tandon will be remembered for his untiring efforts to serve society. He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. He made a mark as an effective administrator, always giving importance of public welfare. Anguished by his passing away. pic.twitter.com/6GeYOb5ApI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2020
“He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. He made a mark as an effective administrator, always giving importance to public welfare,” PM Modi said, adding, “Shri Lalji Tandon was well-versed with constitutional matters. He enjoyed a long and close association with beloved Atal Ji.”
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