Lalji Tandon was one of the veteran leaders of the BJP and was a protege of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A stalwart he played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. A grassroots he was well-versed with constitutional matters.
Born on 12 April 1935 in Lucknow, Lalji Tandon graduated from Kalicharan Degree College. He served as a member of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) for two terms from 1978 to 1984, and 1990-1996. He was MLA in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly for three terms between 1996 to 2009. In 2009, Tandon was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Lucknow. The seat was earlier held by former BJP President Atal Bihari Vajpayee since 1991 for four consecutive terms. During his long political career, Lalji Tandon also served as Governor of Bihar and was later appointed as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
Illness and Death
Suffering from various age-related ailments Tandon died on 21 July 2020 at Medanta Hospital, Lucknow. He was 85. His Son Ashutosh Tandon announced his death. His death was mourned by many of his party leaders and workers who took social media sites to pay tribute to the departed soul.
President Ram Nath Kovind: In the passing away of Madhya Pradesh Governor Shri Lal Ji Tandon, we have lost a legendary leader who combined cultural sophistication of Lucknow&acumen of a national stalwart. I deeply mourn his death. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.
Narendra Modi: Shri Lalji Tandon will be remembered for his untiring efforts to serve society. He played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. He made a mark as an effective administrator, always giving importance of public welfare. Anguished by his passing away.
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