The sudden demise of Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde came as the most unpleasant news for the residents of Jharkhand, especially those related to political and administrative circles.
Governor Dr Syed Ahmed expressed deep condolence and heartfelt bereavement on the death on Munde. Ahmed said that Munde was an efficient and sensitive public representative, who was also a good orator. “The nation has lost an efficient politician who was dedicated to development,” the Governor said.
CM Hemant Soren also expressed grief over untimely and sudden demise of the Union Minister. In his condolence message the CM said that the void that had come in the political and social life of the nation and Maharashtra was irreversible.
Meanwhile, the State BJP unit that was scheduled to hold its working committee meeting today postponed the meeting immediately after the sad news reached the office bearers. Former CM and Opposition leader Arjun Munda termed Munde’s demise as a mishap for the country and the party.
Munda said that he was shocked with the information and remained mute for a while. Envisioning Munde as a coordinator between the party and the regime, Munda said that Munde had done immense work for Maharashtra and the country. Calling Munde’s death as a personal loss, he said that each worker of the party was with the family members of Munde during the tough time.
Former Deputy CM Raghuvar Das, senior BJP leader Saryu Roy, Ranchi MP RamTahal Chaudhary, party vice president Deepak Prakash alongwith other members of State BJP unit mourned the death of Munde and called it an irreparable loss for the party.