Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh Sunderlal Patwa.
In a condolence message, Singh said that Patwa had occupied several important posts and served the masses with total dedication.
He launched several welfare schemes for the masses. In his demise, India has lost a true democratic leader. It is irreparable loss to the State.
The Chief Minister prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Government has declared three-day mourning from December 28 to 30 on the demise of former Chief Minister of undivided Madhya Pradesh Sunderlal Patwa.
The National Flag will fly half-mast on all the State Government buildings for three days. There will not be any entertainment programmes held during the mourning period.