Jagmohan, Former J&K Governor, Dies. PM Modi Tweets ''Monumental Loss''

Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Jagmohan Malhotra died after a brief illness in Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many others posted condolence messages on Twitter. "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," PM Modi wrote on the microblogging site.   

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2021

Home Minister Amit Shah posted rich tributes to Jagmohan. He posted a picture of meeting the former governor of the Union Territory. ''Shri Jagmohan Ji will always be remembered for his remarkable tenure as the Governor of J&K. An able administrator and later a devoted politician who took key decisions for the nation's peace & progress. India mourns his sad demise. My deepest condolences to his family. Om Shanti,'' Mr Shah wrote. 

Shri Jagmohan Ji will always be remembered for his remarkable tenure as the Governor of J&K. An able administrator and later a devoted politician who took key decisions for the nation's peace & progress. India mourns his sad demise. My deepest condolences to his family. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/aemBwkY3VN

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 4, 2021

Here's a look at tributes to Jagmohan Malhotra:   

Jagmohan Ji was an impeccable administrator & a distinguished scholar. He was an Ex Union Minister, served as the Lt. Governor of Delhi & Goa and Governor of J & K. His demise is a big loss to the nation. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family & admirers. Om Shanti.

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) May 4, 2021

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Jagmohan ji. He served as Cabinet Minister in Atal Ji's Govt and was Governor of Jammu & Kashmir. My deepest condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) May 4, 2021

Saddened to learn of the passing of former Union Minister, able administrator, noted scholar & former Governor of J & K Shri Jagmohan Ji. He will always be remembered for his outstanding service to the nation.
My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family.
Om Shanti 🙏🙏

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) May 4, 2021

Born on September 25, 1927, Jagmohan Malhotra, popularly known as Jagmohan, was a former civil servant who held key positions in his long career. He was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Goa, and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Jagmohan served two terms as Jammu and Kashmir Governor - from 1984 to 89, and then from January to May 1990.  He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1971, Padma Bhushan in 1977 and Padma Vibhushan in 2016.