Several other BJP party leaders also paid tribute to the 75-year-old Rajya Sabha MP, who breathed his last on Monday evening.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP National Working President JP Nadda and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Lal Saini at AIIMS.
Several other BJP party leaders also paid tribute to the 75-year-old Rajya Sabha MP, who breathed his last on Monday evening. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled Saini's death.
Nadda and Rajnath Singh also offered condolences to the bereaved family.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot also offered condolences to Saini's family.
"Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing away of Madan Lal Saini ji, President of BJP Rajasthan. My thoughts and prayers are with his family members. May God give them strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace," Gehlot tweeted.
Pilot said in his tweet, "Rajasthan BJP state president Madan Lal Ji Saini's demise is a big loss for the state. Madan ji's life has been a symbol of simplicity. My tributes to him and condolences towards his family members.'
(With inputs from ANI and PTI)
1. Major loss for the BJP family: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared his grief on the passing away of BJP' Rajasthan chief Mandanlal Saini. The BJP leader, who passed away on Monday evening, was admitted at AIIM in New Delhi.
PM Modi wrote on Twitter, "The passing away of Madanlal Saini Ji is a major loss for the BJP family. He contributed to strengthening the Party in Rajasthan. He was widely respected for his congenial nature and community service efforts. My thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti."
2. A 'jan-sevak': Amit Shah
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Paying his last respects, Home Minister Amit Shah called him a "jan sevak" and added that Saini played an important role in strengthening BJP in Rajasthan."
The Home Minister took to Twitter and said, "I have received the sad news of death of BJP's senior leader and Rajasthan party chief Madan Lal Saini ji. He served the party at different posts. He was a true 'jan sevak' who devoted his life for party and society."
"He played an important role in strengthening BJP in Rajasthan. Saini's demise is an irreparable loss for BJP family. I offer my condolences and pray for his soul," the Home Minister tweeted.
Saini was diagnosed with infection in lungs and was admitted at a private hospital in Jaipur. On Saturday, he was shifted to Delhi owing to his deteriorating health conditions and was being treated under the Hematology Department at AIIMS. (Photo: ANI)
3. Rajnath remembers Saini's immense contribution for BJP
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay his last respects to Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Lal Saini, who passed away on Monday evening, at AIIMS.
Paid my last respects to Rajasthan BJP President, Madan Lal Sainiji who breathed his last at AIIMS, New Delhi this evening.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 24, 2019
He was a man of organisation who made immense contribution in strengthening the party in Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. pic.twitter.com/nsegeruvph
Taking it to Twitter, Rajnath Sing said, "Paid my last respects to Rajasthan BJP President, Madan Lal Sainiji who breathed his last at AIIMS, New Delhi this evening."
"He was a man of organisation who made immense contribution in strengthening the party in Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family," Rajnath added.
4. JP Nadda, other BJP leaders pay last respect
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BJP National Working President JP Nadda, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other leaders of BJP pay tribute to Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Lal Saini at AIIMS, Delhi. He passed away at the hospital on Monday evening.
"I am shocked by the information of the death of BJP Rajasthan chief and my fellow in Rajya Sabha Shri Madan Lal Saini. This is irreparable damage to the Bharatiya Janata Party family. Madan Lal Saini devoted his whole life to serve the society. God bless his virtuous soul," Nadda tweeted. (Photo: ANI)
5. Last rites to be performed at 3 pm on Tuesday
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"After embalming, the body will be taken to Jaipur at night. It will be kept at BJP office there from 7:30-10 AM for people to pay their last respects. Then it will be taken to Sikar. The last rites will be performed at 3 PM there," Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said.
6. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrives at AIIMS
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrives at AIIMS to pay last respects to Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Lal Saini who passed away at the hospital today.
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Lal Saini died on Monday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi, a party spokesperson said. Saini, also a Rajya Sabha MP, was 75.
He was diagnosed with infection in lungs and was admitted at a private hospital in Jaipur. On Saturday, he was shifted to Delhi owing to his deteriorating health conditions and was being treated under the Hematology Department at AIIMS.
