Former Vice President of State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed away here on Wednesday. He wa suffering from Covid-19 and died of cardiac arrest.
Three days ago, he was admitted in Bhopal Fracture hospital, after he complained of breathing problem. During treatment, he suffered cardiac arrest in the afternoon.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters. One of his daughters is in Singapore and thus the last rites would take place after her arrival. Till then, the body has been kept at the morgue in Hamidia hospital.
Lunawat was known for his social works and strategist within the party. He helped people of all walks of life in hard times.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Girish Gautam said that Lunawat was a dedicated soldier of the party organization. With his demise, the party has lost a vibrant leader. He was a known social worker and the void created with his death can never be filled, he added.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that he was deeply saddened with the demise of Vijesh Lunawat. He stated that he would fondly be remembered. His demise is irreparable loss to the party and the society, Chouhan added.