Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan dies at 93, PM Modi condoles death

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor and Union minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government Jagmohan passed away after a brief illness in Delhi late on Monday. He was 93.

Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, 93, has passed away after a spell of illness. He died on Monday. Jagmohan Ji’s demise is a monumental loss for our nation. He was an exemplary administrator and a renowned scholar. He always worked towards the betterment of India. His ministerial tenure was marked by innovative policy making. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. Shri Jagmohan Ji will always be remembered for his remarkable tenure as the Governor of J&K. An able administrator and later a devoted politician who took key decisions for the nation’s peace & progress. India mourns his sad demise. My deepest condolences to his family. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/aemBwkY3VN A number of dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to him on Tuesday. "Jagmohan Ji's demise is a monumental loss for our nation. He was an exemplary administrator and a renowned scholar. He always worked towards the betterment of India. His ministerial tenure was marked by innovative policymaking. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," Modi tweeted.