Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon at the age of 85 passed away at a hospital after having difficulty in urination and breathing problem. Since June 11 his treatment had been undergoing in the hospital.
His son Ashutosh Tondon announced his demise on Twitter,”Babuji is no more” he tweeted.
PM Modi said in his tribute to late MP Governor “Shri Lalji Tandon will be remembered for his untiring efforts to serve society”.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, other ministers of the Union Cabinet and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also expressed their condolences on the death of Lalji Tandon.
President Ram Nath Kovind mourned the death of Lalji Tandon and described him as a “legendary leader”.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, “Lalji Tandon’s death was a personal loss” to him and he will always be “remembered for his contribution towards the nation’s progress”. Mr Chouhan added that Lalji Tandon always “guided” him for a long time. The Chief Minister will be going to Lucknow to attend the last rites of Lalji Tandon.
“My deepest condolences on the death of Lalji Tandon, Governor of Madhya Pradesh. May God give strength to the bereaved family,” Jyotiraditya Scindia, senior state BJP leader tweeted.
