JAMMU: Veteran BJP functionary and former Union minister Prof Chaman Lal Gupta breathed his last at his residence in Jammu on Tuesday after recovering from Covid-19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of the senior politician.
Gupta, 87, died days after undergoing successful treatment for Covid-19 at a hospital, a family member said. He had tested positive on May 5 and returned from the hospital on Sunday after testing negative for the disease.
The official Twitter handle of the PM said: “He was a dedicated legislator and strengthened the BJP across Jammu & Kashmir. Pained by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
Former Minister Prof Gupta passes away
Former Minister Prof Gupta passes away
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JAMMU, May 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta died after a prolonged illness at his Gandhi Nagar residence here today, days after undergoing successful treatment for COVID-19 at Narayana Hospital Katra, his family said.
Gupta (87) is survived by his two sons and a daughter.
“He had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 5 and returned from Narayana Hospital on Sunday after successful treatment. His condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours and he breathed his last around 5.10 am,” his elder son, Anil Gupta said.
Gupta (87) is survived by his two sons and a daughter.
“He had tested positive for Covid-19 on May 5 and returned from Narayana hospital on Sunday after successful treatment. His condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours and he breathed his last around 5.10 am,” his elder son Anil Gupta told PTI.
Born in Jammu on April 13, 1934, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was not in good health for the last couple of years as he was suffering from various ailments and was hardly seen in public life.
The deceased leader had an illustrious political career spanning over five decades after he became a member of the J&K Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1972. He was again a member of J&K Legislative Assembly between 2008 and 2014.
Former Union Minister and BJP leader Chaman Lal Gupta passes away
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The deceased leader had an illustrious political career spanning over five decades Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union Minister Chaman Lal Gupta died after a prolonged illness at his Gandhi Nagar residence here on Tuesday, days after undergoing successful treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital, his family said.
Gupta (87) is survived by his two sons and a daughter.
“He had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 5 and returned from Narayana hospital on Sunday after successful treatment. His condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours and he breathed his last around 5.10 am,” his elder son Anil Gupta said.
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Veteran BJP leader and former union minister Chaman Lal Gupta died after a prolonged illness at his Gandhi Nagar residence
Veteran BJP leader and former union minister Chaman Lal Gupta died after a prolonged illness at his Gandhi Nagar residence here on Tuesday, days after undergoing successful treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital, his family said. Gupta (87) is survived by his two sons and a daughter.
âHe had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 5 and returned from Narayana hospital on Sunday after successful treatment. His condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours and he breathed his last around 5.10 am,â his elder son Anil Gupta told PTI.