Senior Congress leader Makhan Lal Fotedar passes away

Senior Congress leader Makhan Lal Fotedar passed away on Thursday in Gurugram.

Fotedar was famously known as Chanakya of Indian politics.

Fotedar had been a close aide of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. He also held important Cabinet posts during the Congress rule.

Fotedar also served as a Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha.

Fotedar has been survived by three sons and two daughters.