Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief on the demise of Bharatiya Janata Party chief Dilip Gandhi, who succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday morning.
Taking to his official Twitter account, PM Modi in a put up mentioned, “Saddened by the demise of former MP and Minister Shri Dilip Gandhi Ji. He will be remembered for his rich contributions to community service and helping the poor. He made numerous efforts to strengthen the BJP in Maharashtra. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”
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Saddened by the demise of former MP and Minister Shri Dilip Gandhi Ji. He will likely be remembered for his wealthy contributions to neighborhood service and serving to the poor. He made quite a few efforts to strengthen the BJP in Maharashtra. Condolences to his household and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2021
Besides PM Modi, a number of different leaders inlcuding Union defence minister Rajnath Singh and former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu prolonged condolences.
In a put up on the microblogging website, Singh mentioned, “Anguished by the demise of former MP and Minister, Shri Dilip Gandhi ji. He distinguished himself as an able administrator and Parliamentarian. He worked towards the welfare of farmers & other weaker sections of our society. Condolences to his family and well wishers. Om Shanti.”Â
The 70-year-old former Member of Parliament (MP) and Union minister Dilip Gandhi had examined constructive for COVID-19 and was present process remedy at a personal hospital in Delhi the place he breathed final earlier as we speak.
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A 3-time MP from Ahmednagar constituency, Dilip Gandhi began his profession as a corporator within the late ’80s. He had received the Lok Sabha election 3 times since 1999 from Ahmednagar in Maharashtra however was denied ticket within the 2019 common election. Gandhi has served because the Minister of State for Shipping within the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led central authorities.
He is survived by his spouse, two sons, and a daughter. Reports inform that Gandhi’s physique will likely be cremated in Delhi.
