Condolences Pour In for BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana’s Passing
In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah expressed his condolences over the passing of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana. Abdullah described Rana as a “wise man” and acknowledged their past relationship, noting that Rana left the National Conference in 2021. Abdullah stated, “Death is inevitable and spares no one. Whoever has come has to go.” He offered support to Rana’s family, saying, “May God give courage to his family to bear this shock… We are with them in this grief.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his sorrow, recognizing Rana’s dedication to the development of Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi remarked, “Shri Devender Singh Rana Ji’s untimely demise is shocking. He was a veteran leader who worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir’s progress.” Modi highlighted Rana’s recent election victory and his role in strengthening the BJP in the region.
Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina mourned the loss, recalling Rana as a hardworking leader who served every section of society. Raina noted, “Devender Singh Rana was a very hardworking leader of the BJP… The entire J-K is mourning the death of BJP leader Devender Singh Rana.”
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh shared his sorrow, stating, “Deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Sh. Devender Singh Rana Ji, MLA, Nagrota, J-K. A dedicated BJP leader and a true representative of the people of J-K.”
Devender Singh Rana, who was 59, passed away on Thursday night. He was the brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh and had recently won the Nagrota constituency in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently the ruling party in India.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly. It is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature of a state in India.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir, a region in India. It has been one of the major parties in the state and has a long history in the region’s politics.
Farooq Abdullah -: Farooq Abdullah is a senior Indian politician and the President of the National Conference party. He has served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir multiple times.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has been in office since 2014.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It used to be a state but is now a union territory, which means it is directly governed by the central government of India.
Ravinder Raina -: Ravinder Raina is a politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party and is the President of the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit.
Tarun Chugh -: Tarun Chugh is a national leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and is involved in the party’s activities across India.
Nagrota constituency -: Nagrota is a constituency in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India. It is an area that elects a representative to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.