The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Monday paid rich tributes to former MLA and ex-Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh Jhitruram Baghel, on the fifth day of the winter session after which the House was adjourned for five minutes.
Jhitruram Baghel, a tribal leader, passed away on Sunday at Jagdalpur.
Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi read out the obituary reference, recalling the services he rendered as MLA in erstwhile Madhya Pradesh and his contribution to the progress of the tribal community.
Forest and Environment Minister Mohammed Akbar said a simple man, Baghel dedicated his life to improve the condition of the people of Bastar region. An agriculture graduate, he worked for improving the agriculture sector also. His death is an irreparable loss, Akbar said.
Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik said Baghel was an agriculture graduate when such a course was not popular.
MLA Dharamjeet Singh shared his experience with the late leader.
School Education Minister Dr Premsai Singh Tekam, MLA Mohan Markam, Santram Markam, Lakeshwar Baghel and others also paid tributes to the departed leader.
Members observed a two-minute silence after which the Speaker adjourned the House for five minutes.