’Irreparable loss’: Bhulai Bhai, BJP’s oldest party worker passes away; PM Modi, Amit Shah condole demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for Narayan alias Bhulai Bhai, a long-time BJP worker and social figure. He highlighted Bhulai Bhai's significant contributions to politics and public welfare, calling his passing an irreparable loss.
Long-term BJP worker and former MP Bhulai Bhai passed away on Thursday amid an outpouring of grief from several quarters. Senior leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have since taken to social media to laud his extensive contributions.
“The demise of Narayan ji, who made an invaluable contribution to politics and social service, is an irreparable loss. He has been among the oldest and hardworking workers of BJP, whom we also know as Bhulai Bhai. His works related to public welfare will always be remembered. In this hour of grief, I express my condolences to his admirers and family members. Om Shanti!” PM Modi wrote on X.
The prominent BJP leader — considered one of the oldest workers of the party — passed away at his Uttar Pradesh residence on Thursday evening. He was aged 111.
“The demise of Narayan Ji alias Bhulai Bhai, one of the oldest workers of BJP, is extremely sad. Bhulai Bhai, dedicated to the country's interest and nation first, kept inspiring the youth for cultural nationalism through Jan Sangh and BJP. I still remember his enthusiasm for ideology and nationalism during my meeting with him. The entire BJP family is with his family in this hour of grief. May God give a place to the departed soul in his feet. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,” added Shah.
Narayan alias Bhulai Bhai was a distinguished figure in Indian politics and social service. He served as an MLA from the Nebua Naurangia constituency in Kushinagar after being elected twice on a Jan Sangh ticket.
Bhulai Bhai joined erstwhile Jansangh on Vijaydashmi in 1952. Bhai had worked with the founders of BJP, Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Syama Prasad Mookerjee. He was also a two-time MLA from Jansangh in the years 1974 and 1977.
PM Modi had earlier called Narayan during the second COVID-19 induced lockdown. The PM had then made an appeal to every citizen of the country to take care of the elders in the family.
(With inputs from agencies)
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First Published:1 Nov 2024, 07:57 PM IST
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