Lalji Tandon, Governor of Madhya Pradesh, dies at 85
New Delhi:
Lalji Tandon, the governor of Madhya Pradesh and a former leader, died in a hospital Tuesday. He was 85 years old. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, other Union Cabinet ministers and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed their condolences on the death of Lalji Tandon.
President Ram Nath Kovind mourned the death of Lalji Tandon and called him a “legendary leader”.
Upon the death of Madhya Pradesh Governor Shri Lal Ji Tandon, we lost a legendary leader who combined the cultural sophistication of Lucknow with the insight of a national pillar. I deeply mourn his death. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter: “Shri Lalji Tandon will be remembered for his tireless efforts in the service of society. He played a key role in strengthening BJP in Uttar Pradesh. noticed as an effective administrator, always giving importance to the public Prime Minister Modi recalled that Lalji Tandon was an expert in constitutional matters and had a close relationship with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Shri Lalji Tandon will be remembered for his tireless efforts in the service of society. He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. He made a mark for himself as an effective administrator, always placing importance on public welfare. Anguished by his death. pic.twitter.com/6GeYOb5ApI
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2020
Shri Lalji Tandon was well acquainted with constitutional issues. He enjoyed a long and close association with the beloved Atal Ji.
In this hour of mourning, my condolences to the family and supporters of Shri Tandon. Om Shanti.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2020
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said: “Lalji Tandon’s death was a personal loss” for him and will always be remembered for his contribution to the progress of the nation. “Mr. Chouhan added that Lalji Tandon has always “guided” him for a long time The Chief Minister will go 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,” tweeted Jyotiraditya Scindia, senior leader of the BJP.
Other senior BJP leaders and ministers posted messages of condolence on social media.
We deeply condone the sad passing of senior leader Shri Lalji Tandon. He was the mainstay of Party strength in Uttar Pradesh and a distinguished governor of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
My sincere condolences to the family.
ॐ शान्ति!– Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) July 21, 2020
I am saddened to learn of the sad disappearance of Shri Lalji Tandon. Faithful, Babuji has helped to pave the way for many young people, gently guiding us on our ideological journey. My condolences to Gopal bhaiya and his family. Om Shanti
– Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 21, 2020
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed sorrow over Lalji Tandon’s death. The UP government has announced a three-day mourning as a sign of respect for Lalji Tandon, who has had a decades-long political career in Uttar Pradesh. He succeeded as governor of Madhya Pradesh on July 29, 2019.
Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya paid tribute to Lalji Tandon.
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya pay last respects to Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon, who died earlier today pic.twitter.com/jnptPOWg9g
– ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 21, 2020
The final rites of Lalji Tandon will be performed at the Gulala Ghat in Lucknow at 4.30pm today.
