Veteran Congress leader Motilal Vora died on Monday following post-COVID-19 complications, his family said. He was 93. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the leader.
"Shri Motilal Vora Ji was among the senior-most Congress leaders, who had vast administrative and organisational experience in a political career that spanned decades. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti," he said.
Shri Motilal Vora Ji was among the senior-most Congress leaders, who had vast administrative and organisational experience in a political career that spanned decades. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 21, 2020
Senior party MP Rahul Gandhi remembered him as a "true congressman and a wonderful human being" in his condolence message on Twitter.
"Vora ji was a true congressman and a wonderful human being. We will miss him very much. My love & condolences to his family and friends," he tweeted.
Vora ji was a true congressman and a wonderful human being. We will miss him very much.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 21, 2020
My love & condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/MvBBGGJV27
Several other leaders also paid tribute to the leader.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted that the veteran leader was an extraordinary personality, "whose life was dedicated to the Congress".
"He worked dedicatedly for the party until his last breath. His demise is a huge loss to the party. May his family and supporters find strength. May his soul rest in peace," he tweeted.
Heartfelt condolences at the demise of senior Congress leader, Sh. Motilal Vora ji. He was our senior most leader, who spent his entire life serving the Congress Party as union minister, as Chief Minister of MP, as UP Governor, General Secretary & Treasurer of AICC.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) December 21, 2020
A giant is no more !
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) December 21, 2020
Sh. Moti Lal Vora was the epitome of commitment, dedication & loyalty.
He inspired an entire generation by his untiring attitude & capacity to brave every adversity.
My heartfelt homage !???? pic.twitter.com/5r13Uepl8i
My tribute to Shri. Motilal Vora. pic.twitter.com/i9YRlxTcma
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) December 21, 2020
Mr Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in the national capital's Okhla area a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, news agency PTI reported.
He will be cremated in Chhattisgarh.
With inputs from PTI
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