Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Jagannath Pahadia has died as a result of COVID-19 on the age of 89. The chief minister of Rajasthan in 1980-81 and in addition a former governor of Haryana and Bihar, the veteran Congress chief died on Wednesday.
Pahadia was present process therapy at Delhi’s personal hospital. His spouse can also be admitted to the hospital.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot stated he was very shocked by the demise. Gehlot tweeted, “Pahadia left us because of COVID. I am very shocked by his demise. He had a lot of affection for me right from the beginning.” He stated Pahadia’s death is a private loss for him.
प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री जगन्नाथ पहाड़िया जी के निधन की खबर बेहद दुखद है। श्री पहाड़िया ने मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में, राज्यपाल के रूप में, केंद्रीय मंत्री के रूप में लम्बे समय तक देश की सेवा की, वे देश के वरिष्ठ नेताओं में से थे।
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 19, 2021
The state authorities has introduced one-day mourning on Thursday throughout which authorities workplaces can be closed and the nationwide flag will fly at half-mast.
A cupboard assembly may even be held at 12 midday on Thursday to pay condolences to Pahadia, whose funeral can be held with state honour the identical day.
Notably, Pahadia was the primary Dalit chief minister of the state.
(With Agency Inputs)
