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Former Himachal Pradesh Minister Kishan Kapoor Dies At 73, Leaders Including JP Nadda Express Condolences

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 1: Senior BJP leader and former minister Kishan Kapoor passed away at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness at PGI Chandigarh. His last rites are scheduled for tomorrow in his native village of Dharamshala.The National President of BJP and Union Health Minister, JP Nadda, along with numerous party leaders, expressed deep condolences following Kapoor’s demise. Nadda described Kapoor as a warm-hearted, sociable, and visionary leader, recalling their close professional relationship and calling his death an irreparable loss.Prominent leaders such as State In-charge Shrikant Sharma, BJP State President Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, State Co-In-charge Sanjay Tandon, as well as former State Presidents Maheshwar Singh, Suresh Chandel, and Suresh Bhardwaj, also mourned the loss. Other notable figures, including actress Kangana Ranaut, Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur, and various BJP leaders from across the state, expressed shock and paid tribute to Kapoor.Kapoor’s political journey began with the Jan Sangh in 1970, and after the formation of the BJP in 1980, he became President of the Dharamshala Mandal in 1982. He was first elected as an MLA in 1990, and re-elected in 1993. He later served as the Chief Whip in the Assembly and President of the District Kangra unit from 1995 to 1997. Kapoor also served as the Transport and Law Minister, as well as the Food Supply and Urban Development Minister in the state.In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he contested the Kangra seat and secured a historic win with one of the highest margins in the country. BJP leaders offered their prayers for the peace of his soul and extended heartfelt condolences to his grieving family.





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