PM, Modi, LG Sinha, others express grief
Lucknow, Aug 16: Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Minister Chetan Chauhan, who was detected COVID-19 positive last month, died at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Sunday, following the multiple organ failure. He was 73.
The former Test opener was critical on Saturday and was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram from the Sanjay Gandhi PGI Hospital (SGPGI) here.
The UP Minister was admitted to the ICU on life support system, after failure of his kidney and other organs. He breathed his last on Sunday afternoon, his family members confirmed. He is survived by wife Anita and a son.
Chauhan was detected Corona positive on July 11 and was being treated at the SGPGI.
He is the second minister of the Yogi Adityanath government, to die due to Novel Coronavirus. On August 2, State Technical Education Minister Kamla Rani died at the SGPGI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over Chauhan’s demise.
“Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the demise of Chetan Chauhan.
In a statement, the Lt Governor said, “I am saddened to learn about the demise of Chetan Chauhan ji. May the Almighty grant eternal peace to his noble soul. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family members and well-wishers”.
An inspirational figure and a role model for many, Chetan Chauhan ji will always be remembered for his services to the Nation. His demise is a great loss to the Cricket and the Political fraternity, the Lt Governor added.
UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several other leaders also expressed their grief on Chauhan’s demise.
