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Senior Congress leader Motilal Vora died at a hospital here following post-COVID-19 complications, his family said. He was 93. He served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (1985–1988; 1989). And was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1993 to 1996.
Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.
Vora is third Congress leader to pass away this month after former Assam Three time Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, and senior Congress leader and aide Of interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi Ahmed Patel.
Several leaders paid their respects to Motilal Vora.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too tweeted his condolences
Shri Motilal Vora Ji was among the senior-most Congress leaders, who had vast administrative and organisational experience in a political career that spanned decades. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 21, 2020
Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
Pained to learn about the passing away of Shri Motilal Vora ji. My deepest condolences to his family and followers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 21, 2020
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP
In memoriam: two @incIndia stalwarts with much to discuss & a great deal of wisdom to share. pic.twitter.com/RvD6EjQ1H4
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 21, 2020
Rahul Gandhi, Former Congress president
Vora ji was a true congressman and a wonderful human being. We will miss him very much.
My love & condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/MvBBGGJV27
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 21, 2020
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व राज्यपाल एवं कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता श्री मोतीलाल वोरा का निधन काफ़ी दुःखद है। वे लम्बे समय तक सार्वजनिक जीवन में रहे और अनेक पदों पर उन्होंने काम किया। जब वे उत्तर प्रदेश के राज्यपाल थे तब मुझे भी उन्हें क़रीब से जानने और समझने का मौक़ा मिला।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 21, 2020
वे एक सौम्य एवं अनुभवी राजनेता के रूप में सभी दलों में सम्मान पाते थे। दुख की इस घड़ी में उनके शोकाकुल परिवार और उनके समर्थकों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें। ॐ शान्ति!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 21, 2020
Priyanka Chaturvedi, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP
Saddened to hear about the demise of senior leader Shri @MotilalVora ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Om Shanti ??
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) December 21, 2020
Randeep Singh Surjewala, Congress Chief Spokesperson
A giant is no more !
Sh. Moti Lal Vora was the epitome of commitment, dedication & loyalty.
He inspired an entire generation by his untiring attitude & capacity to brave every adversity.
My heartfelt homage !? pic.twitter.com/5r13Uepl8i
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) December 21, 2020
