Jagmohan, one of the most illustrious bureaucrats of India- who also dabbled in politics and held the key positions as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Goa and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi- has passed away.
Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi led the streams of tributes in recognition of the number of services rendered to the nation by the indomitable Jagmohan who carried a larger-than-life persona.
Said Mr Modi in a Tweet: “Jagmohan Ji’s demise is a monumental loss for our nation. He was an exemplary administrator and a renowned scholar. He always worked towards the betterment of India. His ministerial tenure was marked by innovative policy making. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.’’
Union Home Minister Mr Amit Shah also paid rich tributes to him. He tweeted that “Shri Jagmohan Ji will always be remembered for his remarkable tenure as the Governor of J&K. An able administrator and later a devoted politician who took key decisions for the nation’s peace & progress. India mourns his sad demise. My deepest condolences to his family. Om Shanti.’’
Born in 1927, Mr Jagmohan Malhotra was popularly known as Jagmohan. During his distinguishing career, first as a bureaucrat and then as an astute politician, he was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1971, Padma Bhushan in 1977 and Padma Vibhushan in 2016.
