Rajendra Patni, a BJP MLA from the Karanja Assembly constituency in Washim district of Maharashtra, passed away on Friday following a prolonged illness. Patni (59) was undergoing treatment for the past two to three years in Mumbai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to to his official X handle to express his condolences on the BJP leader’s demise. “Pained by the passing away of BJP MLA in the Maharashtra Assembly, Shri Rajendra Patni Ji. He was at the forefront of several community service initiatives and was an effective voice for the people. He played a commendable role in strengthening the Party as well. Condolences to his family and supporters,” the PM said.
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BJP president JP Nadda also mourned the loss, saying, “Saddened by the passing away of BJP MLA from Karanja constituency in Maharashtra Shri Rajendra Patni Ji. His passing has left behind a deep void in the state’s political landscape, and he will be remembered for his commitment to public welfare. I extend my sincere condolences to his family members and well-wishers. May the Almighty give them strength to bear this pain.”
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also expressed grief. In a post on X, he wrote, “Extremely sad news: My colleague in the Legislative Assembly, Rajendra Patni, passed away today. He had been battling illness for the past few months. We all hoped that they would come out of this crisis. But today, he lost his life. BJP has lost a people’s representative who knows about rural issues.”
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Rajendra Patni, a three-time winner in the Legislative Assembly elections of 2004, 2014, and 2019, was also a member of the legislative Council from 1997 to 2003. He served as the President of the Municipal Council in 2011 and 2014.