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PM Modi, President condole demise of MP Governor Lalji Tandon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday expressed condolences over the demise of Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday expressed condolences over the demise of Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon.
Tandon, 85 passed away at 5:35 am on Tuesday after a prolonged illness.
Shri Lalji Tandon was well-versed with constitutional matters. He enjoyed a long and close association with beloved Atal Ji.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2020
In this hour of grief, my condolences to the family and well-wishers of Shri Tandon. Om Shanti.
"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 to public welfare. Anguished by his passing away," the Prime Minister tweeted.
In the passing away of Madhya Pradesh Governor Shri Lal Ji Tandon, we have lost a legendary leader who combined cultural sophistication of Lucknow and acumen of a national stalwart. I deeply mourn his death. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2020
In the passing away of Madhya Pradesh Governor Shri Lal Ji Tandon, we have lost a legendary leader who combined cultural sophistication of Lucknow&acumen of a national stalwart. I deeply mourn his death. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.
मध्य प्रदेश के राज्यपाल एवं उत्तर प्रदेश की एक क़द्दावर शख़्सियत, श्री लालजी टंडन के निधन का समाचार बहुत पीड़ादायक है।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 21, 2020
टंडनजी के साथ मुझे लम्बे समय तक काम करने का अवसर मिला। उनका लम्बा सार्वजनिक जीवन जनता की सेवा में समर्पित रहा और उन्होंने अपने काम से एक अलग छाप छोड़ी है। १/२
Singh said that Tandon devoted his life to the service of the people, and residents of Uttar Pradesh still appreciate his work.
"The news of the demise of Shri Lalji Tandon, Governor of Madhya Pradesh and a powerful personality of Uttar Pradesh, is very painful. With Tandonji I had the opportunity to work for a long time. His long public life has been devoted to the service of the public and he has left a distinct mark on his work," he tweeted.
स्वभाव से बेहद मिलनसार टंडनजी कार्यकर्ताओं के बीच भी बेहद लोकप्रिय थे। विभिन्न पदों पर रहते हुए उन्होंने जो विकास कार्य कराये उसकी सराहना आज भी लखनऊ और उत्तर प्रदेश के लोग करते हैं। ईश्वर समस्त शोक संतप्त परिवार को दुःख की इस घड़ी में धैर्य और संबल प्रदान करे। ओम शान्ति! २/२
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 21, 2020
"Tandonji, highly sociable by nature, was also very popular among workers. People of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh still appreciate the development work done by him in various positions. May God provide patience and strength to all bereaved families in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!" he said in another tweet.
I am pained to hear about the sad demise of Shri Lalji Tandon. A stalwart , Babuji helped pave the way for many youngsters, guiding us gently on our ideological journey. My condolences to Gopal bhaiya & family. Om Shanti ?
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 21, 2020
Taking to Twitter, Union Minister Smriti Irani tweeted: "I am pained to hear about the sad demise of Shri Lalji Tandon. A stalwart, Babuji helped pave the way for many youngsters, guiding us gently on our ideological journey. My condolences to Gopal bhaiya & family. Om Shanti."
His last rites will be performed at Gulala Ghat in Lucknow at 4:30 pm today.
Tandon was admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. He has been undergoing treatment at the hospital since June 11. (ANI)