BJP MP Sanwar Lal Jat dies at 62

Former Union minister and Parliamenterian from Ajmer Sanwar Lal Jat died in AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday morning. The 62-year-old former minister had collapsed at the state BJP office on July 22 during a meeting with Amit Shah. He was rushed to SMS hospital and later shifted to AIIMS where he breathed his last at 6.15 am.

Condolences poured in from all political parties after news of his passing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences. "Anguished by the demise of MP and former Union Minister Shri Sanwar Lal Jat. This is a big loss for the BJP & the nation. My condolences," he said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje termed his death as an "irreparable personal loss" and said that his contribution towards development of the state would always be remembered". Jat's body reached Jaipur late Wednesday and was taken to the state party office. Raje, ministers of the government and party functionaries paid respects to the departed leader.