BJP Maharashtra MLA Rajendra Patni Passes Away Due To Prolonged Illness

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Rajendra Patni, passed away on Friday. He was serving as an MLA of Karanja (Washim) in Maharashtra.

Karanja (Washim) BJP MLA Rajendra Patni passed away. ( Image Source :ANI )

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Rajendra Patni, passed away on Friday. He was serving as an MLA of Karanja (Washim) in Maharashtra. He was battling an illness for the past few years and was undergoing treatment in Mumbai, according to ANI.

Devendra Fadvanis took to X announcing Patni's death and said that it comes as a personal loss. He said that Patni was suffering from an illness for a very long time.

“Very sad news: My colleague in the Legislative Assembly Rajendra Patniji passed away today. He was battling illness for the past few months. We all hoped that he would come out of this crisis. But today he lost his life. BJP has lost a people's representative who knew about rural issues. He always took initiative to solve the problems of West Vidarbha. He was constantly insisted that the irrigation problem should be resolved. His death is my personal loss. I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. We share the grief of his family on this sad occasion. I pray to God to give strength to his family to bear this suffering”, the deputy CM’s post read. 

अत्यंत दुःखद बातमी: विधानसभेतील माझे सहकारी राजेंद्र पाटणीजी यांचे आज निधन झाले. गेल्या काही महिन्यांपासून ते आजाराशी झुंज देत होते. ते या संकटातून बाहेर पडतील, अशी आम्हा सर्वांना आशा होती. पण आज त्यांची प्राणज्योत मालवली.
ग्रामीण प्रश्नांची जाण असलेला लोकप्रतिनिधी भाजपाने गमावला… pic.twitter.com/LsvH0n4upq

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 23, 2024

Reacting to this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Patni's death and wrote on X, "Pained by the passing away of BJP MLA in the Maharashtra Assembly, Shri Rajendra Patni Ji. He was at the forefront of several community service initiatives and was an effective voice for the people. He played a commendable role in strengthening the Party as well. Condolences to his family and supporters."

Pained by the passing away of @BJP4India MLA in the Maharashtra Assembly, Shri Rajendra Patni Ji. He was at the forefront of several community service initiatives and was an effective voice for the people. He played a commendable role in strengthening the Party as well.…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2024

BJP President JP Nadda stated, "Saddened by the passing away of BJP MLA from Karanja constituency in Maharashtra Shri Rajendra Patni Ji. His passing has left behind a deep void in the state's political landscape, and he will be remembered for his commitment to public welfare. I extend my sincere condolences to his family members and well wishers. May the Almighty give them strength to bear this pain".

Rajendra Patni was a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Karanja constituency from Washim District. He won the 2004, 2014 & 2019 Legislative Assembly elections from Karanja. He was also the member of legislative Council from 1997 to 2003. He also succeeded in becoming the President of the Municipal Council in 2011 and also in 2014.