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Former Chief Minister of Delhi passes away at 82, last rites to be held today

October 28, 2018
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Hindustan Surkhiyan Desk:Former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana passed away on Saturday. He was 82 and was suffering from a prolonged illness, his family said. He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters. His another son had died last month. “He breathed his last at around 11 pm at his Kirti Nagar residence here,” his son Harish Khurana told PTI. He said Khurana was suffering from a chest infection and fever from last few days and was feeling breathless since Saturday morning.

He had suffered a brain haemorrhage about five years ago and was ailing since then. His last rites would be held today, his family said. Cremation will take placet today. The body of the former Chief Minister of Delhi will be kept in BJP Delhi office for paying last respect today from 12 noon to 2 pm.

Condoling his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “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.”

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

Who was  Madan Lal Khurana

• Born on October 15, 1936, Khurana was a veteran of the BJP who served as the chief minister of Delhi from 1993 to 1996.

• He was appointed the governor of Rajasthan in 2004. However, he resigned from the post and joined active politics in October 2004.

• Khurana also served as Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism Minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.

• The four time MP also served as the Delhi chief of BJP unit and was also former national vice president of the party.

BJP chief Amit Shah also express his grief on Khurana’s death and took to Twitter saying, “Learnt of the unfortunate demise of former Delhi chief minister and BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana. He will be remembered as an ideal swayamsewak and a dedicated Vidhyarti Parishad worker and a strong pillar of the Jan Sangh and the BJP.” He had a key role in strengthening the organisation in Delhi and was popular as the ‘lion of Delhi’, he said.”On behalf of crores of BJP workers, I convey my condolences to the family of Khurana ji and pray for peace of the departed soul,” Shah said.

Textiles Minister Smriti Irani said, “Saddened by the demise of Madan Lal Khurana ji. As an elder he was a guide with an ever supportive outlook and kind words to spare. My condolences to his loved ones.” Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed grief over Khurana’s death, saying his contribution to the development of Delhi would be remembered.

Union minister Harsh Vardhan also offered his condolences.”My heartfelt condolences to the BJP parivar and the family of our beloved former chief minister of Delhi & veteran BJP leader Shri Madan Lal Khurana ji who passed away today after prolonged illness. My thoughts and prayers are with his near & dear ones. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.

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