PM Modi pays tribute to former BJP MLA Govardhan Sharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to BJP MLA Govardhan Sharma who died in Maharashtra's Akola after battling cancer. 

In a post on X, Modi wrote, Pained at the passing away of MLA in Maharashtra Assembly Shri Govardhan Sharmaji. He will be remembered for his notable efforts to serve the society. He made a mark as an effective legislator, who always highlighted issues of public welfare. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

Sharma (74), popularly known as Lalaji, represented the Akola West Assembly seat six times since 1995.

Pained by the passing away of MLA in the Maharashtra Assembly, Shri Govardhan Sharma Ji. He will be remembered for his notable efforts to serve society. He made a mark as an effective legislator, who always highlighted issues of public welfare. Condolences to his family and…

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