Veteran politician ND Tiwari died today at the age of 93 after prolonged illness at Delhi's Max Hospital. His condition had deteriorated after many of his organs stopped working. It was his 93rd birthday today.
Mr Tiwari was chief minister of Uttar Pradesh four times. He was also the first elected chief minister of Uttarakhand. Uttarkhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat in a tribute to the seasoned leader said the state will never forget the contibution of ND Tiwari to the state.
Here the reactions and updates on veteran leader ND Tiwari's death:
Saddened by the death of veteran @INCIndia stalwart #NDTiwari. My condolences to his family and friends. His contribution as people's representative will always be remembered.
- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) October 18, 2018
Manmohan Singh addressed a statement to ND Tiwari's wife Dr Ujjwala Tiwari said ND Tiwari will be remembered for a long time to come.
Former PM, Dr. Manmohan Singh expresses his grief at the loss of ND Tiwari. pic.twitter.com/s2aOADKRa3
- Congress (@INCIndia) October 18, 2018
Sad to hear about the death of veteran politician #NDTiwari; former CM of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand & Union Minister.His contribution to nation building & upliftment of all sections of the society will be remembered always. Condolences to his family & loved ones.May his soul RIP
- Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) October 18, 2018
Sad to hear of the passing of veteran political figure and former Union minister Shri N.D. Tiwari. As chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and later Uttarakhand, he contributed much to development and public welfare. My condolences to his family and associates #PresidentKovind
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 18, 2018
My deepest condolences on the demise of Shri ND Tiwari. A colleague in the Congress Party & the Government for decades, he was an able administrator committed to the cause of his people.
- Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) October 18, 2018
Saddened By The Sudden Demise Of Former Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri #NDTiwari At The Age of 93. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Bereaved Family Members. May His Soul. Om Shanti.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi177) October 18, 2018