Vice-President condoles death of Ajit Panja
New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI) Vice-President Mohammed Hamid Ansari today mourned the demise of Ajit Kumar Panja- former Union Minister and former Member of Parliament.
The Vice-President in his condolence message issued here, said,'' Panja had a glorious record of service to the country and people during his many years in public life. He always championed the cause of the poor and the downtrodden.'' ''He undertook important policy initiatives for the welfare of the people and earned their admiration for his dedication, sense of public service and honesty. His services to the country, especially to West Bengal shall always be remembered,'' the Vice-President added in the message.
Mr
Ansari
said,
" My
wife
joins
me
in
sending
our
heartfelt
condolences
to
the
members
of
the
bereaved
family
and
the
wide
circle
of
his
admirers
and
friends
and
pray
the
almighty
to
grant
them
the
strength
to
withstand
this
loss.''
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