In a moving tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Gujarat’s BJP MLA Govind Parmar, praising his lifelong passion for social work. The announcement came via a post on X on Saturday morning.
‘Hurt by the news of Govind Parmar’s death, MLA from Gujarat. He remained ever-ready for social causes with true devotion. Praying for his peace and extending deep sympathy to his grieving family,’ Modi’s message read.
Parmar, aged 82, passed away Friday during treatment at an Anand hospital. Long-term health struggles had kept him admitted there, according to BJP sources.
A 1943-born son of humble origins, Parmar limited his formal education to the seventh standard yet built a robust political career rooted in Charotar region’s rural heartlands.
He entered the Gujarat Assembly in 2017 by defeating Congress’s Kapilaben Chavda in Umreth, Anand district. Re-elected in 2022 against NCP rival Jayant Patel, Parmar proved his mettle as a resilient campaigner.
BJP’s Gujarat president Jagdish Vishwakarma expressed shock and sorrow. ‘The sudden demise of popular Umreth MLA Govindbhai Parmar fills me with profound grief. Seeking divine peace for him and resilience for his family,’ his statement conveyed.
Parmar’s journey from modest beginnings to legislative halls exemplifies the power of grassroots engagement. His focus on community welfare left an indelible mark, inspiring future generations of public servants. As condolences flood in, his contributions stand as a beacon for dedicated politics.