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    Madhya Pradesh Governor, Lal Ji Tandon, passes away at 85

    Madhya Pradesh Governor, Lal Ji Tandon, passes away at 85

    By Shalini Ojha
    Jul 22, 2020
    12:37 am

    What's the story

    Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85, his son Ashutosh Tandon announced on Twitter.

    Tandon was hospitalized in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, since June after he complained of breathing problems and fever.

    Among those who expressed condolences were Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

    Career

    In career spanning decades, he remained MLA, MP, and Governor

    Born in Lucknow, Tandon was associated with politics for nearly five decades. He was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly three times between 1996 and 2009. He was also a parliamentarian in the 15th Lok Sabha.

    He served at the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council for two terms — 1978 to 1984, and 1990 to 1996.

    Tandon also served as a governor of Bihar.

    Twitter Post

    "Babuji nahi rahe"

    बाबूजी नहीं रहे

    — Ashutosh Tandon (@GopalJi_Tandon) July 21, 2020

    Last rites

    Last rites at 4 pm, family made appeal to well-wishers

    Ashutosh also informed that his father's mortal remains will be taken to Gulala Ghat Chowk around 4 pm for the last rites. However, he urged well-wishers to pay respects from their homes.

    "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," his tweet read.

    Tweet

    He was close to Atal Ji, wrote PM Modi

    In a tweet, PM Modi wrote the senior leader will be remembered for his efforts to serve the society. "He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. He made a mark as an effective administrator," he tweeted.

    PM Modi also remembered the close ties which Tandon shared with the late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

    Twitter Post

    Condolences to the family and well-wishers: PM Modi

    Shri Lalji Tandon was well-versed with constitutional matters. He enjoyed a long and close association with beloved Atal Ji.

    In this hour of grief, my condolences to the family and well-wishers of Shri Tandon. Om Shanti.

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2020

    Details

    Rajnath Singh remembered sociable nature; Adityanath called him "Lucknow's life"

    Calling the demise "painful," Rajnath Singh said he had the opportunity to work with Tandon.

    "Tandonji was highly sociable by nature and also very popular among the activists. People of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh still appreciate the development work done by him in various positions," he tweeted.

    Adityanath released a press note calling the departed leader the "life of Lucknow."

    Grief

    MP CM Chouhan said he received fatherly love from Tandon

    Union Minister Smriti Irani said Tandon paved the path for many youngsters.

    Separately, in a series of tweets, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said he received fatherly love from Tandon and added that the void will never be filled.

    Congress' Digvijaya Singh also expressed condolences while adding, "The generation of the BJP/ RSS involved in the service of people is now ending."

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