States »EasPosted at: May 20 2021 6:16PM

Nitish condoles demise of Jagannath Pahadiya, announces one day state mourning

Patna, May 20 (UNI) Expressing deep sorrow over the death of former Bihar Governor and

former Rajasthan Chief Minister Jagannath Pahadia, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today

announced one day state mourning.

In his condolence message Mr Kumar said that Jagannath Pahadia was a prominent leader

and was governor of Bihar from March 3,1989 till February 2, 1990. He served the nation for

long term as chief minister, central minister and as governor, said Mr Kumar .

Mr.Kumar said that the state today observed one day state mourning as mark of respect to

Mr Pahadiya.

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