PM Modi Condoles Death of BJD MP Kalptaru Das, Ex-Governor Gavai

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the death of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Kalpataru Das and former Governor of Kerala and Bihar RS Gavai.

Mr Modi tweeted:
 

Pained to hear about the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Shri Kalpataru Das. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace: PM

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 25, 2015

Shri Kalpataru Das was actively involved in social work & was extremely passionate about Odisha's progress: PM @narendramodi

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 25, 2015

Mr Das died after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 65.

Mr Modi also condoled the demise of former Governor of Kerala and Bihar RS Gavai who passed away today after a prolonged illness at a private hospital in New Delhi.

The PM tweeted:

Shri RS Gavai was a very experienced public figure, serving in the Maharashtra Legislative Council & as Governor of Bihar & Kerala: PM

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 25, 2015

We will always remember Shri RS Gavai's contribution towards welfare of poor & marginalised. My condolences to his family on his demise: PM

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 25, 2015