Congress’ lone MP in Maharashtra Balu Dhanorkar dies in hospital, last rites on Wednesday

New Delhi: Balu Dhanorkar who was the only Congress’ Lok Sabha MP died on Tuesday morning in Gurgaon where he was admitted due to the complications after surgery to remove kidney stones.

”Balubhau breathed his last early Tuesday morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital,” Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe said.

The 47-year-old MP was admitted to a hospital in Nagpur on May 26 but he was later rushed to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Sunday following his deteriorating condition. However, he could not survive.

As per the information, the Lok Sabha MP’s mortal remains will be kept in his hometown, Warora, Tuesday afternoon for people to pay their last respects. Meanwhile, the last rites will take place on Wednesday.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor extended condolences and tweeted, “Sad to learn that our @INCIndia parliamentary colleague, Suresh Narayan Dhanorkar (MP from Chandrapur constituency in Maharashtra) passed away overnight, the second demise of a Congress MP during the 17th Lok Sabha. He was only 47. My condolences to his loved ones. Om Shanti.”

Deeply shocked by the news of the demise of INC Chandrapur MP Sh. Balu Dhanorkar ji. He was a committed Congress worker who rose from the grassroots.

My sincere condolences to his family and may the almighty give them strength in this difficult time. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/wkRfwU1QZt

— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) May 30, 2023

“Saddened by the demise of Mr. Balubhau Dhanorkar, MP from Chandrapur, Maharashtra. Keeping a deep connection with the public, he dedicated himself to reach and fulfill the hopes of the common man. His death is an irreparable loss to all of us. My condolences to the bereaved families. Om Shanti!,” wrote Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

महाराष्ट्र के चंद्रपुर से सांसद श्री बालूभाऊ धानोरकर जी के निधन दुखद है। जनता से गहरा जुड़ाव रखते हुए उन्होंने आमजन की आशाओं को सदन तक पहुंचाने और पूरा करने के लिए स्वयं को समर्पित किया। उनका निधन हम सब के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं।
ॐ शांति!

— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) May 30, 2023

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