Shri Jagmohan: A versatile man with many instincts May 20, 2021, 4:24 PM IST
“Hello, Is that Shri Nitin speaking”
“Yes”
“Oh,please connect me”
“Fine, Sir. Thank you”
“Thank you, Thank you Sir.”
“Did you get my birthday gift?”
“Yes sir. The birthday is mine but you have given the gift to the entire state of Goa. I am overwhelmed.”
“My blessings are with you, Son. May you have the best year ahead. Bye“
“Bye”
Shri Jagmohanji, Hon. Minister for Tourism and Communication, had taken time off to call to wish me on my birthday. I had met him about less than a fortnight ago to discuss about the pathetic Telecom situation that Goa was experiencing and seek possible resolution to the issues. I had heard about the impeccability and tenacity of Shri Jagmohan and his penchant to provide solutions to any problem, but that he would get everything done within a short span of 12 days and present it to me as if on my birthday, had left me
NEW DELHI, May 4:
Former Union Minister and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan, whose tough measures as an administrator in various roles won him many admirers but also drew criticism from some quarters, passed away following a spell of illness.
He was 93.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Jagmohan and described him as an exemplary administrator and devoted politician. He passed away yesterday.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced three days of state mourning from Tuesday to Thursday on the demise of the former Governor.
A civil servant who made his name as a town planner while serving as the Delhi Development Authority’s vice chairperson in the 70s, Jagmohan steered the controversial beautification drive in Delhi as the trusted man of Sanjay Gandhi during the Emergency but his image as a no-nonsense officer and doer endured, earning him key positions, including of Governor and Union Minister, in the later decades.
He died on Monday. A number of dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to him on Tuesday. Jagmohan Ji s demise is a monumental loss for our nation. He was an exemplary administrator and a renowned scholar. He always worked towards the betterment of India. His ministerial tenure was marked by innovative policy making. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti, Modi tweeted. Jagmohan started his career as a bureaucrat and was seen by many as a tough and efficient administrator. He also served as the lieutenant governor of Delhi. He was appointed Jammu and Kashmir governor in 1984 and completed his five-year tenure.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan dies at 93, PM Modi condoles death
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan dies at 93, PM Modi condoles death
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor and Union minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government Jagmohan passed away after a brief illness in Delhi late on Monday. He was 93.
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UPDATED: May 4, 2021 14:33 IST
Jagmohan eventually joined the BJP and represented the party in the Lok Sabha a number of times from New Delhi. (Photo: India Today archives)
Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan passed away after a brief spell of illness. He was 93.
Jagmohan, who died on Monday, had started his career as a bureaucrat and was seen by many as a tough and efficient administrator. He had also served as the lieutenant governor of Delhi and Union minister.