Ex-MP CM Kailash Joshi dies, PM lauds his contribution
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP leader Kailash Joshi died at a private hospital here on Sunday after prolonged illness, a family member said.
He was 90.
"He breathed his last at the Bansal Hospital here," his son and former state minister Deepak Joshi told PTI.
Kailash Joshi was suffering from heart problems and diabetes, an official at the hospital said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at Joshi's demise and lauded his contribution towards strengthening the Jan Sangh and BJP.
In a tweet, Modi said, "Kailash Joshi Ji was a stalwart who made a strong contribution towards Madhya Pradesh's growth. He worked hard to strengthen Jan Sangh and BJP in Central India."
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