Governor Ram Naresh Yadav has expressed profound grief over the death of former Governor and former Foreign Secretary Romesh Bhandari and has paid rich tributes to him.
In his condolence message, Yadav said late Bhandari had a long political career and administrative experience. The country has lost a dedicated and able administrator in Bhandari’s death, he said. The Governor has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
Former Uttar Pradesh Governor and ex-Foreign Secretary Romesh Bhandari died in New Delhi last night after a prolonged illness. He was 85. Bhandari is survived by his wife and daughter. According to reports, Bhandari was suffering from pancreatic cancer and was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for the last three weeks.
Bhandari had served as the lieutenant Governor of Delhi, besides serving as the Governor of Tripura and Goa. He was made the Governor of UP in July 1996 when the State was under President’s rule. He was the Foreign Secretary between 1985 and 86.