Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his cabinet colleagues have expressed profound grief over the death of former Madhya Pradesh Governor Rameshwar Thakur. In his condolence message, the Governor said that Thakur was a freedom fighter and eminent economist. During his term as Union Minister of Finance, Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs, Thakur gave important contribution to country's growth, rural development and social reform sector. Yadav described late Thakur as a soft-spoken, simple-natured and dedicated political leader.
The Governor said that apart from Quit India Movement in 1942, late Thakur also took part in several other freedom movements. Governor Yadav has prayed to the almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss. Expressing profound grief over the death of former Madhya Pradesh Governor Chouhan said that late Thakur discharged his constitutional duties very effectively and efficiently. Chouhan also prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla has also expressed profound grief over the death of former Madhya Pradesh Governor Rameshwar Thakur. In his condolence message, Shukla said that late Thakur rendered outstanding services while holding different posts. He said that Thakur's term as Madhya Pradesh governor will be specially remembered.