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Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, died today at the age of 74 after being in the hospital for nearly three weeks. Over the past week, Mr Jogi had suffered two cardiac arrests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Ajit Jogi – the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh saying Mr Jogi “strived to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor, especially tribal communities.”
Shri Ajit Jogi Ji was passionate about public service. This passion made him work hard as a bureaucrat and as a political leader. He strived to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor, especially tribal communities. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 29, 2020
PM Modi wrote on Twitter: “Shri Ajit Jogi Ji was passionate about public service. This passion made him work hard as a bureaucrat and as a political leader. He strived to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor, especially tribal communities. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family. RIP.
President Ram Nath Kovind condoled the death of Chattisgarh first chief minister Ajit Jogi and said Mr Jogi was “a man of many parts” and an “able administrator”. He wrote: “Sad to hear of the passing of first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Ajit Jogi. A man of many parts, Shri Jogi was an able administrator known for promoting development of the State and its people. My condolences to his family, friends and followers.”
छत्तीसगढ़ के प्रथम मुख्यमंत्री श्री अजीत जोगी के निधन के बारे में सुनकर दुख हुआ। वे बहुआयामी व्यक्तित्व के धनी और कुशल प्रशासक थे। छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य और वहां के लोगों के विकास के लिए वे बहुत सक्रिय रहे। उनके परिवारजन, मित्रों और समर्थकों के प्रति मेरी शोक-संवेदनाएं!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 29, 2020
Deeply anguished by the death of the former chief minister, Rajnath Singh said Ajit Jogi was “blessed with a warm and dynamic personality”. “His contribution to public life was noteworthy. My condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti!” Wrote Rajnath Singh.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote on Twitter: Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran leader & former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family.”
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran leader & former Chhattisgarh CM #AjitJogi. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 29, 2020
Condoling the death of the 74-year-old leader, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, “My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of former CM of Chhattisgarh Ajit Jogi ji. My thoughts and prayers are with his family members in this hour of grief…may God give them strength to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace.
Deeply anguished by the demise of former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Ajit Jogj ji. He was blessed with a warm and dynamic personality. His contribution to public life was noteworthy. My condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 29, 2020
