Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon Passes Away

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders condoled the death of Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon, who passed away following complications in his liver and kidney.

The death of 85-year-old Lal Ji Tandon, who was in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, was announced by his son Ashutosh Tandon Gopalji. His son, Ashutosh Tandon, announced his death on Twitter with the message “babuji nahi rahe (my father has passed away)”.

https://twitter.com/GopalJi_Tandon/status/1285387541496033280

PM Modi:

“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,” PM Modi tweeted.

https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1285402668182040576

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by the news. Also, remembered Tandon for his “untiring efforts to serve society”.

“He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. Also, 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.”

Lalji Tandon:

Tandon had been hospitalised in Lucknow in June with breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. In addition, he was put on ventilator support on June 11. Medanta Hospital, where he was admitted, said at the time his condition was “serious”.

In his career spanning five decades, Tandon served in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council for two terms from 1978 to 1984. In addition, 1990-1996; as an MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for three terms between 1996 to 2009. Furthermore, as MP in the 15th Lok Sabha. Hhowever, Governor of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

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However, Ashutosh said the body would be taken to Gulala Ghat Chowk at 4 pm. In addition, where the last rites would be performed.

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Also, he requested the public to pay their respects from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Keeping in mind the coronavirus pandemic, I request you to follow rules and regulations announced by the administration and pay your tributes to my father from your own houses. This will help in maintaining the social distancing as well,” Ashutosh tweeted.

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