Here's how our PM, President, Vice-President condoled Khurana's death
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President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who expressed grief on the demise of former Delhi Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana. A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran, Khurana was the Chief Minister of Delhi from 1993 to 1996 and was appointed the Governor of Rajasthan in 2004. Here's more.
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Ram Nath Kovind condoled the death of Khurana
Sad to hear of the passing of Shri Madan Lal Khurana. As Chief Minister of Delhi, Governor of Rajasthan and Union Minister, he contributed immensely to public life and particularly to the well-being of the national capital and its people #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 28, 2018
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Deeply saddened by demise of Khurana: Vice-President Naidu
Deeply saddened by demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Madan Lal Khurana. He will be remembered for his immense contribution for growth development of Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family members and pray for his soul rest in peace. #MadanLalKhurana pic.twitter.com/imLS8HwUQM
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) October 28, 2018
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Last rites would be performed today: Family of Khurana
Khurana's son, Harish Khurana, said his father breathed his last at his Kirti Nagar residence at around 11 pm Saturday. Another son of Madan Lal Khurana had died last month. Khurana's last rites would be performed today, his family members said.
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Khurana worked tirelessly for the progress of Delhi: PM Modi
Anguished by the passing away of Shri Madan Lal Khurana Ji. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Delhi, particularly towards ensuring better infrastructure. He distinguished himself as a hardworking and people-friendly administrator, both in the Delhi government and Centre.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 28, 2018
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In another tweet, Modi offered condolences to Khurana's family
Shri Madan Lal Khurana Ji will always be remembered for the manner in which he strengthened the BJP in Delhi. He made unwavering efforts towards serving the post-partition refugees in Delhi. My thoughts and solidarity with his family and supporters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 28, 2018
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Here's what Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted
Deeply pained to hear about the demise of Former Chief Minister of Delhi and veteran leader Madan Lal Khuranaji. My condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 28, 2018
ॐ शांति.
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Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman too condoled the demise of Khurana
Condolences on the passing away of Shri. Madanlal Khurana, former CM of Delhi. May God give strength to his family, @HarishKhuranna and all party workers to bear with this loss. @BJP4India @BJP4Delhi
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) October 28, 2018