Chaman Lal Gupta, Veteran Jammu BJP Leader, Dies. He Had COVID-19

Chaman Lal Gupta, senior BJP leader died at his residence in Jammu. He had tested positive for COVID-19. PM Modi tweeted condolences.

Chaman Lal Gupta, veteran BJP leader and former union minister. died at his residence in Jammu's Gandhi Nagar on Tuesday. According to the family, Chaman Lal Gupta had tested positive for COVID-19 and was successfully treated at a hospital. "He had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 5 and returned from Narayana hospital on Sunday after successful treatment. His condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours and he breathed his last around 5.10 am," his elder son Anil Gupta told news agency Press Trust of India.  Shri Chaman Lal Gupta Ji will be remembered for numerous community service efforts. He was a dedicated legislator and strengthened the BJP across Jammu and Kashmir. Pained by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti. Shocked to hear about the demise of sr BJP leader & former Union Minister prof Chaman Lal Gupta Ji. He played an important role in strengthening the party in Jammu & Kashmir. It's an irrecoverable loss for us. My condolences to the family & supporters in this sad time. Om Shanti Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and posted his condolences. ''Shri Chaman Lal Gupta Ji will be remembered for numerous community service efforts. He was a dedicated legislator and strengthened the BJP across Jammu and Kashmir. Pained by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,'' PM Modi wrote on Twitter.