LG Manoj Sinha
Devendra Singh Rana, the BJP MP from Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota parliamentary constituency, passed away late on Thursday night. Devendra Singh Rana (59) died in a hospital in Faridabad. Rana’s brother Union Minister Jitendra Singh came to his residence on this sad occasion. BJP spokesperson Sajid Yusuf said Rana was a prominent political figure in Jammu and Kashmir. His supporters, including the BJP, were shocked by his death.
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the death of Devendra Singh Rana. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Devendra Singh Rana,” he posted on social media account A widely recognized leader who is committed to the welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He also expressed my deepest condolences to his family.
“Can’t believe it”
On the death of Devendra Rana, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kavinder Gupta said, “It is very sad news to receive and I cannot believe that he left us like this.” Jammu suffered huge losses. He always talks about Jammu. It is natural to have mourning in the family.
I am deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Shri Devender Singh Rana Ji. In his death, we have lost a patriotic and widely respected leader who was committed to the welfare of the people of J&K. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.
— LG J&K Office (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 31, 2024
Kavinder Gupta further said that he is our emerging leader and not only the BJP but the entire Jammu has suffered. Many such plans were thought of but now remain incomplete due to his departure.
Mehbooba Mufti expresses grief
People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti also expressed grief over the death of Devendra Singh Rana. Devendra Singh Rana joined politics from the world of business. Nagrota seat is considered as his stronghold. There he was elected as a provincial councilor three times. In 2021, Devendra Singh Rana left North Carolina to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Thereafter, the party gave him a ticket in the parliamentary elections to be held in 2024, and he once again showed his magic and won by a large margin.
