Former Rajasthan CM Jagannath Pahadia dies due to COVID-19; PM Modi, Ashok Gehlot expressed condolences
Gehlot announced that Rajasthan will observe one day of state mourning in honour of former chief minister.
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed their condolences on the death of former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Jagannath Pahadia on Thursday.
Remembering the former chief minister’s long political and administrative career, PM Modi said Pahadia made noteworthy contributions to further social empowerment.
“Saddened by the demise of former Rajasthan CM, Shri Jagannath Pahadia ji. In his long political and administrative career, he made noteworthy contributions to further social empowerment. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
Saddened by the demise of former Rajasthan CM, Shri Jagannath Pahadia Ji. In his long political and administrative career, he made noteworthy contributions to further social empowerment. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2021
Jagannath Pahadia passed away due to COVID-19.
Gehlot announced that Rajasthan will observe one day of state mourning in honour of former chief minister.
“I’m very shocked by his demise. He served the country as Governor and Union Minister too and he was among one of the veteran leaders in the country,” he tweeted.
“Rajasthan will observe one day of state mourning in honour of former CM Jagannath Pahadia and the national flag will be flown at half-mast. All govt offices to remain close today. His last rites will be performed with full state honour”, Gehlot said in another tweet.
20 मई (गुरूवार) को राज्य मंत्रिपरिषद की बैठक होगी, जिसमें पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री स्व. श्री जगन्नाथ पहाड़िया जी के निधन पर शोकाभिव्यक्ति होगी। स्व. श्री पहाड़िया के सम्मान में एक दिन का राजकीय शोक रहेगा एवं राष्ट्रीय ध्वज आधा झुका रहेगा, सभी सरकारी कार्यालयों में 20 मई का अवकाश रहेगा।
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 19, 2021