Former Haryana minister Om Prakash Jain succumbs to COVID-19

In his condolence message, Khattar said that Jain took a keen interest in politics and social works.

Published: 16th November 2020 07:05 PM  |   Last Updated: 16th November 2020 07:05 PM   |  A+A A-

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CHANDIGARH: Former Haryana minister Om Prakash Jain passed away on Monday at a hospital in Delhi.

"Jain was 70 years old and was unwell for the past few days," the Haryana government said in a release issued here.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar expressed grief over the demise of Jain, who was a minister in the previous Congress government led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

In his condolence message, Khattar said that Jain took a keen interest in politics and social works.

"He held a special place in Aggarwal community," he said.

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