Chhattisgarh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and other leaders have expressed condolences over the demise of two-time former Takhatpur MLA and ex-mayor of Bilaspur Municipal Corporation Balram Singh Thakur.
Governor in her condolence message termed Thakur’s demise as an irreparable loss to the state and the bereaved family.
Chief Minister said the void caused by Thakur’s death could never be filled. Baghel made a telephone call to late leader’s son Ashish Singh to convey his condolence to the grieving family.
Congress leaders from Bilaspur recalled Thakur as a “caring social, political and sentimental leader.”
Thakur who passed away at the age of 81 was two times MLA from Takhatpur Assembly constituency while he was also two times Mayor of Bilaspur Municipal Corporation.
He was also lifetime chairman of Ratanpur Mayamaya Temple. At present his daughter-in-law Rashmi Singh is Takhapur MLA.
Thakur was not keeping well for the last couple of months. He was admitted to a private hospital at Bilaspur recently and passed away on Tuesday. His final rites were performed in the evening.