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Chennai, July 27: Master Mathan, BJP leader and former Nilgiris MP, has passed away at the age of 91. The party lauded his dedication to societal progress and the upliftment of marginalized groups.
Mathan, a distinguished leader of the Badaga community, indigenous to the Nilgiris district, passed away on Friday night due to health complications related to old age, his family stated.
His death occurred at his home in Coimbatore on July 26. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
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PM Modi, JP Nadda, Annamalai express condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences, emphasizing Mathan’s commitment to public service and his contribution to bolstering the BJP’s presence in Tamil Nadu.
முன்னாள் நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் திரு மாஸ்டர் மதன் அவர்களின் மறைவு மிகுந்த வேதனையளிக்கிறது. அவர் தமது சமூக சேவை முயற்சிகளுக்காகவும் ஒடுக்கப்பட்ட மக்களுக்காக உழைத்ததற்காகவும் என்றென்றும் நினைவுகூறப்படுவார். தமிழகத்தில் எங்கள் கட்சியை வலுப்படுத்தவும் அவர் அரும்பாடு பட்டார். அவரது…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 27, 2024
BJP President J.P. Nadda called Mathan’s passing a major loss for the party. Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai also expressed his condolences, highlighting Mathan’s impact on younger generations and his outstanding contributions.
