Former Jammu & Kashmir Governor Jagmohan handed away after a short sickness in Delhi yesterday. He was 93.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over Jagmohan’s demise. Taking to his Twitter deal with this morning, PM Modi mentioned, “Jagmohan Ji’s demise is a monumental loss for our nation. He was an exemplary administrator & a renowned scholar. He always worked towards the betterment of India. His ministerial tenure was marked by innovative policymaking. Condolences to his family & admirers.”
Born in September 1927, Jagmohan was a former Indian civil servant, who served because the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Goa, in addition to the fifth Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
Known by the mononym Jagmohan, he was at all times vocal of the particular standing given to the state. During his time period as Governor, terrorism had erupted within the Valley. Jagmohan known as for robust measures in opposition to terrorists and separatists, which had drawn admiration. However, Several politicians criticised him for his alleged harsh measures and his robust response to separatist violence.
Jagmogan was honoured with the award of Padma Shri by the President of India on 26 January 1971 “for formulation and implementation of the Delhi Master Plan and for playing a pioneering role in planning and implementation of projects in Delhi”.
