Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Kishore Upadhyaya has expressed grief at the demise of senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Brahmadutt.
In his condolence message the PCC chief has stated that Brahmadutt’s demise is a loss for the State and the Congress party. “His contribution towards development of the area in his capacity as the Union Finance and Petroleum minister cannot be forgotten. The late Brahmadutt was knowledgeable in finance and other matters. He contributed significantly to the development of the nation in different capacities including member of the legislative Council in undivided Uttar Pradesh, Member of Parliament from Tehri and Union Minister. He contributed to facilitating provision of cooking gas in homes that also proved beneficial for environmental conservation apart from making life easier for many,” said Upadhyaya.
Empathising with the bereaved family members, the PCC chief said that the party would stand with them in this hour of grief.