[India] September 28, (ANI): Senior Congress leader Makhan Lal Fotedar passed away on Thursday in Gurugram.

Fotedar was famously known as Chanakya of Indian politics.

Fotedar had been a close aide of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. He also held important Cabinet posts during the Congress rule.

Fotedar also served as a Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha.

Fotedar has been survived by three sons and two daughters. (ANI)

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