Former Delhi BJP President Mange Ram Garg Passes Away; PM Condoles Demise

Mortal remains of the former Delhi legislator Mage Ram Garg will be kept at BJP state office for people to pay last respect to him

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New Delhi: Former BJP Delhi President and former member of Delhi Legislative Assembly Mange Ram Garg passed away on Sunday morning. The Sangh associate, who was a halwai by profession, was elected to the Delhi Assembly in 2003. He passed away at 7:30 am at Sri Balaji Action Hospital, North Delhi, agencies said. Garg was facing age-related health issues and was not keeping well since last few days. Condoling his demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Garg played a pivotal role in strengthening BJP in Delhi. “Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji had a deep connect with Delhi and that was seen in the manner in which he selflessly served the people of the city. He played a pivotal role in strengthening BJP in Delhi. His demise is saddening. My thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” PM tweeted along with his picture. “Leaders like Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji are assets for any party. They work selflessly at the grassroots and touch the lives of several people through various community service initiatives. The good work Garg Ji did would continue to be remembered for years”, he added.

Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji had a deep connect with Delhi and that was seen in the manner in which he selflessly served the people of the city. He played a pivotal role in strengthening BJP in Delhi. His demise is saddening. My thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Zn1MNGx8Wi

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2019

The mortal remains of the former BJP leader will be kept at BJP state office in Pandit Pant Marg, from 11:30am till  01:00pm for last respects, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari tweeted.

Leaders like Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji are assets for any party. They work selflessly at the grassroots and touch the lives of several people through various community service initiatives. The good work Garg Ji did would continue to be remembered for years.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2019

Senior BJP leader LK Advani and Home Minsiter Amit Shah paid tribute to the mortal remains of Garg at Delhi BJP office.

Delhi: Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah pays tribute to former BJP Delhi President, Mange Ram Garg, who passed away earlier today. pic.twitter.com/HXhgPDqRSQ

— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2019

Delhi: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani & former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj pay tribute to former BJP Delhi President Mange Ram Garg, who passed away earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Edg6kQLSAP

— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2019

  BJP leader Hans Raj Hans also condoled Garg's demise.

भाजपा के वरिष्ठ नेता एवं पूर्व प्रदेश अध्यक्ष श्री मांगेराम राम गर्ग जी के निधन की सूचना से आहत हूँ, भगवान उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करे और परिवार को इस दुःख की घड़ी से निकालने में शक्ति दे pic.twitter.com/gmyQ0KiaO1

— Hans Raj Hans (@hansrajhansHRH) July 21, 2019