Veteran social worker and vice-chairman of State Senior Citizens Commission Nanakram Wadhwani passed away in Medanta hospital, Gurgaon on Friday. He was 78.
late Wadhwani was ill for quite some time and recently developed infection in his lungs. In the year 2013, he was appointed as Vice-Chairman of State Senior Citizens Commission. At the time of appointment, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had said that Wadhwani has served society and the State selflessly. As a mark of respect to his longstanding services, it is justified to appoint him as the Vice-Chairman of the Commission.
Recalling his student life, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said as to how he used to seek guidance from Nanakram Wadhwani and worked to safeguard nationalistic values.
Having come to know about his demise, the Chief Minister has expressed profound grief. Chouhan said that late Wadhwani imbibed education with nationalist and cultural values. He dedicated his life to serve Sindhi community. His contribution will always be remembered. Chouhan has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
Public Relations, Energy, New and Renewable Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla has expressed profound grief over the death of Vice Chairman of Senior Citizens Welfare Board Nanak Ram Wadhwani. In his condolence message, Shukla said that Wadhwani was an extraordinary and amicable person and social worker. late Wadhwani also contributed in education sector. He had a distinct identity in society. Wadhwani was ailing since long and died during treatment.
Shukla has prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.