WB Guv, Mamata Banerjee condole the death of Manohar Aich

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jun 05 2016 | 8:28 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed her deep and heartfelt condolences at the sad demise of former Mr Universe Manohar Aich.
In her condolence message, Mamata Banerjee said the passing away of Aich has marked the end of an era and it has deeply saddened her.
"104-year-old world famous body-builder Manohar Aich passed away today afternoon. His demise ended an historic era. Saddened at the passing. He made us proud," Banerjee said in her message.
"We had honoured him with the Bangabhibhusan award in 2015. May his soul Rest in Peace. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss," the Chief Minister said in her message to the Aich family.
Describing Aich as a "legend of body building", West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi also expressed his grief over the demise of the former Mr Universe.
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West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh today mourned the demise of Manohar Aich.
"I express my condolences to the family members of Manohar Aich," Ghosh said.
In 1991, Aich had contested the Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket and finished third, getting over 1.63 lakh votes.
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First Published: Jun 05 2016 | 8:28 PM IST

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