The full text of the condolence message by the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphu Rio on the demise of Lalji Tandon is as follows :

“I am deeply grieved to learn of the demise of Shri. Lalji Tandon (12th April 1935- 21st July 2020) Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh, and a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after a prolonged illness on 21u July 2020.

Late Shri. Lalji Tandon, son of Sh. Shivnarayan Tandon and Annpurna Devi was born in Chowk village. Lucknow, in the erstwhile United Provinces of British India, He entered politics in 1978 and had a long and diverse career, serving in various capacities. He served several terms as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, including as a Minister of State in various departments and also as a Member of Parliament during the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009. In 2018 he was appointed as the 28th Governor of Bihar and in 2019 as the 22nd Governor of Madhya Pradesh.

His demise is an immense loss to the nation, He was a leader who dedicated the major part of his life to the service of the nation and its bright future. My family and I, express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members in this hour of grief.

May his departed soul rest in eternal peace.”

(DIPR)