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Mortal remains of J-K BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana brought to his home in Jammu

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Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 1, 2024 3:11:55 PM IST
The mortal remains of Jammu and Kashmir BJP MLA from Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana who passed away yesterday were brought to his residence in Jammu on Friday.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and sitting MLA of Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 59. Rana is the brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary said that he has no words to express his condolences on the demise of Devender Singh Rana.

"It is a big loss for the people of J-K...I have no words to express my condolences on his demise," Surinder Kumar Choudhary said.

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said that the demise of his brother and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Devender Singh Rana is not only irreparable and painful, but the void created will continue to haunt him for the rest of his life.

"Untimely demise of my brother Sh Devender Singh Rana is a deep personal loss, which is not only irreparable and painful, but the void created will continue to haunt me for the rest of my life. I sincerely thank all those standing by me and the family in these testing times. Singh posted on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his condolences and said that the BJP leader worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir's progress.

"Shri Devender Singh Rana Ji's untimely demise is shocking. He was a veteran leader, who worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir's progress. He had just won the Assembly polls and had also played a noteworthy role in making the BJP stronger in J-K. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti," PM Modi posted on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the demise of Devender Singh Rana is an irreparable loss for the BJP family, and added that the leader was dedicated to the peace and development of Jammu and Kashmir.

Devender Singh Rana was one of the key candidates in the recently held Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. He emerged victorious from the Nagrota, defeating his rival, Joginder Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). (ANI)

 
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