Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon in Patna in August 2018 | PTI File Photo
Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon | PTI File Photo
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New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passed away after a prolonged illness.
Tandon was admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. Tandon, 85, has been undergoing treatment at the hospital since June 11.

Tandon’s son Ashutosh Tandon announced the demise of his father on Twitter. “Babuji is no more,” Tandon tweeted.

Earlier, Medical Director of Medanta Hospital said that the condition of Tandon, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital here is “now stable and still on critical care ventilator”.

 

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