Kailash Gahtodi, former MLA from Champawat, Uttarakhand, passed away on Friday. He was the same former MLA who had given up his seat for Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Kailash Gahtodi was ill for a long time. He breathed his last at Max Hospital on Friday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed deep condolence on the demise of Gahtodi. The news of Kailash Gahtodi’s demise has sent a wave of mourning across the state.
Made a big sacrifice for Pushkar Singh Dhami
When Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lost the election from Khatima in the assembly elections held in the year 2022, then the BJP high command, having faith in him, made him the Chief Minister again. Chief Minister Dhami had to save his legislature by winning the elections again in 6 months. Kailash Gahtodi, who had won the assembly elections from Champawat at that time, left his seat to run for CM. Chief Minister Dhami contested the elections from Champawat and registered a record victory, defeating his nearest rival Nirmala Gahtodi of Congress by a margin of 55,025 votes. Gahtodi was made the chairman of the State Forest Development Corporation by the party. He was given cabinet level status.
Gahtodi was unwell for the last few years
Kailash Gahtodi was unwell for the last few years. He also went abroad several times for treatment of his illness. After ill health, he reduced his participation in social and political activities. However, whenever he went among the public, he used to seek everyone’s well-being. Last Saturday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met him at his Yamuna Colony residence and inquired about his well-being.
CM Dhami said this
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep grief over the demise of Kailash Chandra Gahtodi. He said that he is shocked to hear the painful news of the demise of Forest Development Corporation Chairman, former MLA, dear friend and elder brother Kailash Gahtodi. Kailash’s demise is a personal loss not only for the organization, the state but also for me. I am not able to express this immense pain in words. You have spent your entire life in public service, you will always be remembered as an ideal public representative. As an MLA, your dedication towards the development of Champawat area is a source of inspiration for us.
Anil Baluni, Harish Rawat expressed grief
BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Pauri, Anil Baluni also expressed deep condolences on the demise of Kailash Gahtodi. He said that the sad news of the demise of former BJP MLA and Chairman of Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation Kailash Gahtodi was received. It is a prayer to Lord Badri Vishal to give place to the departed soul at His feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this pain.
Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat also expressed grief over the demise of Kailash Gahtodi. He said that I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of Kailash Gahtodi, former MLA of Champawat and a promising youth leader. His demise at such a young age is an irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace and give strength to his fans to bear this loss.
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