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Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully's Mother Cremated, Senior Leaders Attend Funeral

The last rites of Chalti Devi, mother of Rajasthan Assembly Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully, were performed in his ancestral village. Senior leaders including former CM Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra attended and shouldered the bier. National leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge conveyed their condolences over the phone. Chalti Devi, 90, had passed away in Jaipur after a fall and subsequent health deterioration.

Key Points: Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully's Mother Cremated, Leaders Attend

  • Chalti Devi passed away at 90 in Jaipur
  • Last rites in ancestral village Kathuwas
  • Senior political leaders attended funeral
  • National leaders expressed grief and condolences
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Rajasthan: Mother of LoP Tika Ram Jully cremated ​

Last rites of Chalti Devi, mother of Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully, performed. Ashok Gehlot, Rahul Gandhi, others offer condolences.

"Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot embraced and consoled him during the final rites."

Jaipur, Feb 28

The last rites of Chalti Devi, mother of Rajasthan Assembly Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully, were performed on Saturday evening in his ancestral village Kathuwas. ​

Jully lit the funeral pyre of his 90-year-old mother and became emotional during the ceremony. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot embraced and consoled him during the final rites.​

Former Union Minister Jitendra Singh also comforted Jully as he broke down in tears. Chalti Devi passed away on Friday evening in Jaipur. ​

She had been residing with her son and was rushed to Sawai Man Singh Hospital after her health deteriorated following a fall in the bathroom. ​

Doctors declared her dead upon arrival. Her mortal remains were brought to Kathuwas late Friday night, and the cremation was held at around 5 pm on Saturday in a field in the village. ​

A large number of public representatives, Congress leaders, party workers, and villagers attended the funeral.​

During the funeral procession, Ashok Gehlot, Jitendra Singh, and Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra shouldered the bier and paid floral tributes before the last rites were performed. ​

Several senior leaders reached Julie's residence to offer condolences, including Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, Minister Sanjay Sharma, and multiple MLAs and former MLAs from Rajasthan and Haryana. National leaders also expressed their grief.​

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, spoke to Jully over the phone to convey condolences. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and party General Secretary K. C. Venugopal also expressed their sympathies. ​

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde called to offer condolences to the bereaved family. Congress MLAs, district leaders, and party workers from across the state gathered in Kathuwas to pay their respects and stand in solidarity with the grieving family. ​

- IANS

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Sarah B
Very sad news. At 90, she lived a full life, but it's always hard. The image of former CM Gehlot embracing him is quite powerful. In moments of personal grief, political differences fade away. Respect to all who attended to pay their respects.
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Rohit P
A fall in the bathroom at that age is so dangerous. We really need better elderly care infrastructure and awareness. My heart goes out to the Jully family. May her soul attain Sadgati. 🙏
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Priya S
While the show of unity is nice, the article reads like a political attendance list. A mother's passing is a deeply personal moment. I hope the family got some genuine private space to grieve amidst all this public ceremony.
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Vikram M
It is our Indian tradition that the entire community stands with a family in their time of loss. Seeing the bier being shouldered by leaders from different parties shows the humanity that should always come before politics. Strength to the family.
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Karthik V
Condolences from Rajasthan. Losing a parent leaves a void that never fills. The fact that so many villagers and workers came shows the connection Jully Sahab has with his roots. That is what truly matters.

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