Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Govind Singh Gurjar Passed Away

Six time MLA from Rajasthan and former minister in Rajasthan Government, The Lt. Governor of Puducherry passed away early morning on 6th April 2009 in Appolo Hospital. He was suffering from kidney and heart ailments. Gurjar was born in 1932 in Balakanangal village of Rajasthan and served as minister in Rajasthan state during 1981-1985, he was appointed Puducherry Governor in July 2008. Puducherry administration declared two day state mourning while Rajasthan declared three days state mouring as a mark of respect for Gurjar

President Pratibha Patil has condoled the demise of the Lt Governor of Puducherry, Govind Singh Gurjar. Puducherry Chief Minister V Vaithilingam also expressed grief over the death of Gurjar and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.Rajasthan Governor S K Singh, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and State Information Minister Ashok Beirwa also condoled the death of Gurjar.