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Former Rajasthan CM Jagannath Pahadia dies of COVID

Veteran Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Jagannath Pahadia has died due to COVID-19 at the age of 89. The chief minister of Rajasthan in 1980-81 and also a former governor of Haryana and Bihar, Pahadia died on Wednesday.

Former Rajasthan CM Jagannath Pahadia dies of COVID
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Jagannath Pahadia (Image Courtesy: Twitter)

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said he was very shocked by the demise. 

"Pahadia left us because of COVID. I am very shocked by his demise. He had a lot of affection for me right from the beginning, Gehlot tweeted. 

He said Pahadia''s death is a personal loss for him. 

The state government has announced a one-day mourning on Thursday during which government offices will be closed and the national flag will fly at half-mast. 

A cabinet meeting will also be held at 12 noon on Thursday to pay condolences to Pahadia, whose funeral will be held with state honour the same day.

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