Jammu and Kashmir BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana Passes Away at 59
The mortal remains of Devender Singh Rana, a BJP MLA from Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir, were brought to his home in Jammu. Rana, who was 59, passed away on Thursday night. He was the brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Condolences from Leaders
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary expressed his deep sorrow, stating it was a significant loss for the people of J-K. Union Minister Jitendra Singh shared his personal grief, describing the loss as irreparable and painful.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences, highlighting Rana’s dedication to Jammu and Kashmir’s progress and his role in strengthening the BJP in the region. Union Home Minister Amit Shah echoed these sentiments, noting Rana’s commitment to peace and development.
Rana’s Political Achievements
Devender Singh Rana was a key figure in the recent Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, winning from Nagrota against his rival from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference.
Doubts Revealed
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.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in the northern part of India. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and has been a subject of political discussions due to its special status and history.
Nagrota -: Nagrota is a town in the Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also a constituency for the legislative assembly elections.
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Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This is a position in the government of an Indian state, second in command to the Chief Minister.
JKNC -: JKNC stands for Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, which is a political party in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It has been one of the major parties in the state.