Chandigarh, 29 September(Wishav Warta): Punjab Speaker Vidhan Sabha assembly Rana Kanwar Pal Singh today expressed deep grief over the demise of Veteran Congress Leader Makhan Lal Fotedar, who passed away at the age of 85 in Gurugram on Thursday. He was a former Member of Parliament, former Union Minister and a permanent invitee to Congress Working Committee.
In his condolence message, Rana K P Singh remembers the contributions of Fotedar to the nation and the party. He said Fotedar was ushered into politics by Jawaharlal Nehru in early 1950s, has left behind a void which can never be filled.
“Fotedar was also a former member of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly and represented the Pahalgam constituency from 1967 to 1977. He will be always remembered for his services he delivered as a two-time Rajya Sabha member and a former Union Minister for the betterment of society and the nation”, he added. Rana K P Singh prayed to God almighty to give peace to the departed soul.