Former Delhi BJP president Mange Ram Garg passes away at 82, PM Modi condoles

Former Delhi BJP president, MLA and senior Sangh Associate Mange Ram Garg on Saturday morning passed away at the age of 82 due to the prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and working president JP Nadda condoled the demise of Mange Ram Garg.

In a statement, Mange Ram Garg’s family said that he was ailing and breathed his last at 7:30 am at a private hospital. “The body will be placed at his residence in Ashok Vihar at 11:30 am and later shifted to the Delhi BJP headquarters where it will be kept between 12 pm to 1 pm for people to pay homage,” the statement added.

The statement further read that the body of former Delhi BJP president will be donated to a hospital according to his wish.

In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "Sad to learn of the passing of Shri Mange Ram Garg, a very senior politician and dedicated, grassroots leader in Delhi. His service to the people, particularly in the national capital, will be cherished. My condolences to his family members and many well-wishers."

Sad to learn of the passing of Shri Mange Ram Garg, a very senior politician and dedicated, grassroots leader in Delhi. His service to the people, particularly in the national capital, will be cherished. My condolences to his family members and many well-wishers #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 21, 2019

In a series of tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji had a deep connect with Delhi and that was seen in the manner in which he selflessly served the people of the city. He played a pivotal role in strengthening BJP in Delhi. His demise is saddening. My thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”

“Leaders like Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji are assets for any party. They work selflessly at the grassroots and touch the lives of several people through various community service initiatives. The good work Garg Ji did would continue to be remembered for years,” he tweeted further.

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Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji had a deep connect with Delhi and that was seen in the manner in which he selflessly served the people of the city. He played a pivotal role in strengthening BJP in Delhi. His demise is saddening. My thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Zn1MNGx8Wi

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2019

Leaders like Shri Mange Ram Garg Ji are assets for any party. They work selflessly at the grassroots and touch the lives of several people through various community service initiatives. The good work Garg Ji did would continue to be remembered for years.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 21, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh too posted a tweet stating that Mange Ram played a great role in strengthening the party.

दिल्ली भाजपा के वरिष्ठ नेता एवं पूर्व प्रदेश अध्यक्ष मांगेराम गर्गजी के निधन से पार्टी ने एक कर्मठ कार्यकर्ता और कुशल संगठक खो दिया है।

उन्होंने पार्टी को मज़बूत करने में काफ़ी बड़ी भूमिका निभाई। उनका जाना दुखद है। मैं उनके शोकाकुल परिवार के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 21, 2019

In the meantime, BJP working president JP Nadda tweeted saying Garg's demise is an "irreparable loss" to the party. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

 

दिल्ली प्रदेश भाजपा के पूर्व अध्यक्ष एवं वरिष्ठ नेता श्री मांगे राम गर्ग जी के निधन से मन अत्यंत दुखी है। उनका निधन संगठन के लिए एक अपूर्णीय क्षति है।
मैं शोकाकुल परिवार के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं और दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति के लिए ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूँ। ॐ शांतिः

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 21, 2019

A confectioner by profession, Garg registered his first political victory in the year 2003 when he won from the Wazirpur assembly constituency. In the next Assembly election - in 2008, Garg lost to Congress' Hari Shanker Gupta but by a very slim margin of about three thousand votes.

The late leader was entrusted with many significant responsibilities of BJP in Delhi. Under his leadership, BJP registered strong performances in local municipal body elections as well. He was also considered close to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

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