New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday condoled the demise of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi. "Sad to hear about the demise of former Union Minister and veteran political leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi," Kovind said in a tweet. "He contributed much to Bengal and to the administration of football in our country. My condolences to his family and associates," the president said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the demise of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi.
In a tweet, he said Dasmunsi was a popular leader with rich political and administrative experience.
Seventy-two-year-old Dasmunsi, who was in coma since 2008, passed away at a hospital here at 12.10 pm today.
Modi tweeted, "Shri Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi was a popular leader with rich political and administrative experience. He did notable work to popularise football in India. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts are with Deepa Dasmunsi ji and family as well as his supporters."
Sonia Gandhi pays homage to Dasmunsi
New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday condoled the demise of senior leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, saying it is an "irreparable loss" to the party.
Dasmunsi, who was in coma since 2008, passed away at a hospital here on Monday. He was 72. His body will be taken to the Congress headquarters on Akbar Road here, where top party leaders including its vice president Rahul Gandhi will pay their homage.
In her condolence message, Sonia Gandhi described Dasmunsi as a "devout" political activist and "one of the tallest" leaders of West Bengal. She said Dasmunsi served the party and government "illustriously".