Srinagar, 18 May (KNS) : Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed his grief on the demise of Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta.

"Prof. Gupta, was a senior scholarly leader of BJP who lived a very simple life. He served the people of J&K as MLA, MP and Union Minister.

As Union Minister he maintained a very good rapport with the people and other political leaders across party lines. He had the distinction of being the first Union Minister of BJP from J&K state during Atalji’s Govt.  

My heartfelt condolence. I pray almighty to give strength and courage to his son Anil Gupta and other family members to bear this irreparable loss. May the departed soul rest in peace." Said Azad.(KNS (