MP CM Mohan Yadav's father Poonamchand Yadav passes away at 100, condolences pour in
CM Mohan Yadav's father Poonamchand Yadav was hospitalised for the past week due to illness. He passed away at 100 on Tuesday.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s father Poonamchand Yadav passed away at 100 on Tuesday (September 3). He had been hospitalised for the past week due to illness. The Chief Minister left Bhopal for Ujjain, soon after the receipt of the information. On Monday, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and his son Maha Aryaman Scindia, who were in Ujjain, visited the hospital to inquire about Poonamchand Yadav's health. Mohan Yadav had also visited his father on Sunday.
CM Mohan Yadav pays tributes to his father
The Chief Miniser remembered his late father and paid tributes to him calling his demise as an "irreparable loss" in his life.
"The demise of my revered father, respected Shri Poonamchand Yadav ji is an irreparable loss in my life. Father's life full of struggle and moral values and principles has always inspired us to move ahead on the path of dignity. The values you have given us will always guide us," he posted on X.
Who was Poonamchand Yadav?
Poonamchand Yadav's life was marked by significant struggles. He worked hard to educate his sons, Nandu Yadav, Narayan Yadav, Mohan Yadav, and daughters, Kalavati and Shanti Devi. During tough times, he moved from Ratlam to Ujjain and initially worked at the Heera Mill. Later, he ran a fritter shop in Malipura and a dal-bafla shop in Freeganj. Even at the age of 100, he would personally go to the market to sell produce.
Condolences pour in
Condolences poured in from all sides of the political spectrum. The leaders condoled the demise and prayed for the soul to rest in peace.