MP CM Yadav pays last respects to former minister Paras Jain, calls his demise loss for BJP and Ujjain
Ujjain, August 3
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday visited the residence of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, former minister Paras Jain in Ujjain to pay his last respects, describing his demise as a significant loss for both the party and the city.
"Today, our senior leader and former minister Paras Jain passed away and I came to Ujjain on this occasion. I was personally acquainted with him. We have a family bond with him as well. He was repeatedly elected in elections over the years from our Ujjain North assembly seat. Losing such a leader is a loss for the Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as for our Ujjain. I pray to Baba Mahakal to grant him a place at His lotus feet," CM Yadav told ANI.
Additionally, in a post on X, the Chief Minister said he paid his last respects to the late leader, met the bereaved family to offer condolences and prayed Baba Mahakal to give strength to the grieving family to bear this immense loss.
"Today, I visited the residence of senior BJP leader, former minister and former Ujjain North MLA, the late Paras Chandra Jain, in Ujjain to pay my last respects and offer heartfelt tributes. In this hour of grief, I met the bereaved family and offered them my condolences. I pray to Baba Mahakal to grant the departed soul a place at His holy feet and give the grieving family the strength to bear this immense loss," Yadav said in the post.
Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal also expressed grief over the demise of senior BJP leader and former state minister Paras Jain.
"The news of the demise of senior BJP leader and former minister in the state government, Paras Chandra Jain, is deeply saddening and painful. My heartfelt condolences are with the bereaved family. His life, dedicated to public service and the ideology of the organisation, will continue to inspire new party workers. His contribution will always be remembered. I pray to God to grant the departed soul a place at His holy feet and give the grieving family and well-wishers the strength to bear this immense loss. Om Shanti," Khandelwal said in a post on X.
Paras Jain was a senior BJP leader from Ujjain and had served as a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government. Leaders and workers from across the political spectrum have expressed condolences over his demise.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Even though I don't support BJP, I respect Paras Jain ji's work for Ujjain. He was a senior leader who genuinely cared about his constituency. The city has lost a true public servant. My deepest condolences to his family. 🙏
CM Yadav paying personal visit shows the respect Paras Jain ji commanded in the party. Such experienced leaders are rare. Ujjain will miss his guidance. May his soul rest in peace.
It's heartening to see political leaders coming together to pay respects regardless of party lines. Paras Jain ji served the people of Ujjain for decades. His legacy will inspire young politicians. Om Shanti 🙏
Losing such a senior leader is indeed sad. But I hope the party also focuses on grooming young leaders who can carry forward his work. Politics needs fresh energy while respecting the contributions of veterans like Paras Jain ji.
Paras Jain ji was a veteran who knew Ujjain's issues inside out. His repeated electoral success speaks volumes about his connect with people. This is a personal loss for many of us who knew him. God bless his soul. Jai Mahakal 🚩
Condolences to Paras Jain's family and the people of Madhya Pradesh. It's clear he was a respected figure who dedicated
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