BJP Ambala MP Rattan Lal Kataria passes away after illness
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Former Union Minister and the BJP’s Ambala MP Rattan Lal Kataria died on May 18. He was 71.
Former Union Minister and the BJP's Ambala MP Rattan Lal Kataria died on May 18. He was 71. Senior BJP leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and the party's State unit chief Om Prakash Dhankar expressed their condolences.
Lal Kataria had been admitted to the PGIMER, Chandigarh, for the past month following an illness. He died around 3.30 a.m., an aide told PTI. Lal Kataria is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.
"I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Union Minister of State and MP from Ambala Ratan Lal Kataria," Mr. Khattar said in a tweet in Hindi.
Lal Kataria always raised his voice in Parliament for the benefit of the society and the progress of the people of Haryana, Mr. Khattar said and added, "His departure is an irreparable loss to politics."
Kataria made rich contribution to public service, social justice: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the death of the Lok Sabha member and said he made rich contribution towards public service and social justice.
PM Modi tweeted, “Pained by the passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Ji. He will be remembered for his rich contribution towards public service and social justice. He played a key role in strengthening BJP in Haryana. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”
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