Rajasthan Minister Of Social Justice Bhanwarlal Meghwal Passes Away; PM Modi, CM Gehlot Express Condolences

In the light of Bhanwar Lal Meghwal's demise, the Rajasthan government has announced state mourning on Tuesday, as per which, all government offices in Rajasthan will remain closed.

Bhanwarlal Meghwal (Image: @SachinPilot/ Twitter)

In a sudden turn of events, the Rajasthan of social justice and empowerment Bhanwarlal Meghwal passed away on Monday following a prolonged illness. The 72-year-old state cabinet minister had reportedly suffered brain haemorrhage in May following which the right side of his body paralysed. Recently, he was undergoing treatment at the Medanta hospital in Haryana's Gurugram where he breathed his last on Monday. Mourning the sudden demise of the veteran leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "He was passionate about serving Rajasthan." "Saddened by the demise of Rajasthan Cabinet Minister, Master Bhanwarlal Meghwal Ji. He was a veteran leader who was passionate about serving Rajasthan. In this hour of sadness, my condolences to his family and supporters," PMO tweeted.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also expressed condolences over the death of his cabinet minister. Taking to his official Twitter handle, CM Gehlot said, "Deeply saddened at the passing away of my ministerial colleague Master Bhanwar Lal Meghwal ji after a prolonged illness. We have been together since 1980."

"Shocked by the sad news of Raj Minister Sh Meghwal passing away.  Fondly called “Master Ji” he had been fighting elections since 1977 & was a strong Dalit face of the Congress. Had the honour of having him as my VP in PCC for 5 yrs& worked closely with him for our comeback in 2018," Congress leader Sachin Pilot said. Meanwhile, in the light of Bhanwar Lal Meghwal's demise, the Rajasthan government has announced state mourning on Tuesday, as per which, all government offices in Rajasthan will remain closed. Moreover, the national flag will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.