The Chief Minister of State of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, is mourning the demise of UP Legislative Council member and senior BJP leader, Banwari Lal Dohre. The CM of U.P took to his official social media handle Twitter and penned down a heartfelt message for Lal.
The Chief Minister, Yogi, expressed, “The demise of UP Legislative Council member and senior BJP politician Banwari Lal Dohre ji is extremely sad. My thoughts are with the bereaved family. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give the departed soul a place in his holy feet and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this sorrow.”
For those who are unfamiliar with Dohre, let us tell you, he had been a 3-time MLA from Kannauj Sadar Assembly constituency. The politician passed away at the age of 72 at a private hospital in New Delhi after battling long with multiple health issues. Lal contested in the 1991 Assembly elections on a BJP ticket from the Sadar seat and emerged as the winner.
He was elected MLA twice on BJP ticket in 1993 and 1996. Last year, the party made him the candidate for Legislative Council for Uttar Pradesh.