Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah today expressed grief over the demise of Senior BJP leader and sitting MLA from the Nagrota Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir Devender Singh Rana.

Prominent BJP leader, MLA Nagrota (Jammu) and noted businessman Devender Singh Rana passed away last night in a private hospital at Faridabad. He was 59. He is survived by mother, wife and three children and two brothers including Union Minister in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh.

In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that his untimely demise is shocking. Mr Modi hailed his work stating that Rana worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir’s progress. The Prime Minister also highlighted the significant role played by Rana in making the BJP stronger in Jammu and Kashmir. 

The Home Minister noted that Mr Rana was always dedicated to the peace and development of Jammu and Kashmir and made an invaluable contribution to the progress of the region. He added that Mr Rana’s demise is an irreparable loss for the BJP.