Jammu Tawi, May 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the demise of former union minister and senior BJP leader Chaman Lal Gupta.
Professor Chaman Lal Gupta, the senior BJP stalwart and former Union Minister of State for Defense, Civil Aviation, Food Processing passed away today morning after a prolonged illness. He was 86. He fought the good fight but took his last breath at home. He was earlier admitted in Narayana Hospital for two days. He is survived by two sons Anil Gupta, Vikas Gupta and a married daughter. He had already lost his better half Smt Rekha Gupta sometime back. In his demise, the people lost a doyen of Jammu’s cause and its political empowerment. The cremation was to be held at Tawi Ghat, Jogi Gate at 01.30 PM
In a condolence message, the Lt Governor prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and forbearance to the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
“Deeply pained to hear about the passing away of former Union Minister, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta ji”, the L-G said.
Sinha further said that Gupta was a seasoned politician and a widely respected public figure, and his demise is a great loss to the political sphere.
“He will always be remembered for his immense contribution towards the welfare of the people. My condolences to his family and friends,” said the Lieutenant Governor.
