Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and ex-Union Minister Narayan Dutt Tiwari expired at a private hospital in Delhi on Thursday. The veteran politican died on his 94th birthday while in hospital since last year after suffering a stroke. His demise has elicited condolences from top political executives and leaders from across party lines even as the State Government declared a three-day State mourning.
Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya expressed deep grief at the passing away of Tiwari. In her condolence message, the Governor said that the departed veteran was a popular public leader and an able administrator. In addition to holding the posts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarkhand Chief Minister, he had also successfully discharged his responsibility while holding important posts at the Centre. His demise is an irrepairable loss to the nation and society, she added.
