MP Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passed away after a prolonged illness. Tandon was admitted to the hospital after complaining of breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever. 

Tandon, 85, had been undergoing treatment at the hospital since June 11.
Tandon’s son Ashutosh Tandon announced the demise of his father on Twitter. “Babuji is no more,” Lalji Tandon tweeted.

President Ram Nath Kovind condoles the death of MP governor Lalji Tandon. The President tweeted, “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.”