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The Delhi government on Sunday declared a two-day state mourning following the death of former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana.
“We all are deeply saddened to hear of the demise of veteran leader and former CM of Delhi Madan Lal Khuranaji. As a mark of respect to the departed soul, state mourning shall be observed by Delhi government for two days,” Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.
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We all are deeply saddened to hear of the demise of veteran leader & former CM of Delhi Shri Madan Lal Khurana ji.
As a mark of respect to the departed soul, state mourning shall be observed by Delhi govt for 2 days.Advertisement
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) October 28, 2018
Khurana died on Saturday night at his residence in New Delhi at the age of 82.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also expressed condolence over the senior leader’s death.
“Extremely saddened to learn about the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi Madan Lal Khurana. He will be remembered by all for his contribution to the development of Delhi. My deepest condolences,” Baijal tweeted on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social networking site Twitter and condoled Khurana’s demise.
“Anguished by the passing away of Shri Madan Lal Khurana Ji. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Delhi, particularly towards ensuring better infrastructure. He distinguished himself as a hardworking and people-friendly administrator, both in the Delhi government and Centre,” he posted.
Anguished by the passing away of Shri Madan Lal Khurana Ji. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Delhi, particularly towards ensuring better infrastructure. He distinguished himself as a hardworking and people-friendly administrator, both in the Delhi government and Centre.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 28, 2018
Born on October 15, 1936, Khurana served as Chief Minister of the national capital from 1993 to 1996.
He resigned amid controversy in relation to the hawala scandal. Khurana also served as Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism Minister in the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government.
(with agency inputs)
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