Chhattisgarh: Deputy speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi passes away

Chhattisgarh Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi passes away on Sunday. Over his demise, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel condoled three-time Congress MLA and state’s Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi. Meanwhile, from Bhanupratappur CM Baghel expressed his grief calling it an “irreparable loss”. Taking to Twitter CM Baghel said, “The sudden demise of Chhattisgarh Assembly Vice-President, […]

Manoj Singh Mandavi
by Madhvi Jha - October 16, 2022, 11:23 am

Chhattisgarh Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi passes away on Sunday. Over his demise, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel condoled three-time Congress MLA and state’s Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi.

Meanwhile, from Bhanupratappur CM Baghel expressed his grief calling it an “irreparable loss”.

Taking to Twitter CM Baghel said, “The sudden demise of Chhattisgarh Assembly Vice-President, senior tribal leader, Bhanupratappur MLA Manoj Singh Mandavi is very saddening for all of us. I pray to God to provide strength to his family to bear this pain. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.”

“It’s an irreparable loss. He was a big tribal leader who used to raise issues related to tribals in the assembly. He always worked for the Adivasi community’s progress and his constituency’s development. His contribution to the state will always be remembered,” CM Baghel further added.

Moreover, Chhattisgarh Deputy Speaker Manoj Singh Mandavi in his political career held multiple positions. Mandavi was also the Deputy Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Assembly as well as the Home Minister of the new state of Chhattisgarh.

Earlier in 1998, 2013, and 2018 Mandavi was elected as the MLA from the undivided Madhya Pradesh and twice from Chhattisgarh.

However, at Nathiyan Nawagaon in Kanker Mandavi last rites will be followed.