New Delhi, Jun 13 (UNI) Veteran Uttarakhand Congress politician and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Dr Indira Hridayesh passed away due to cardiac arrest, here on Sunday.
The 80-year-old Haldwani MLA was in the capital to attend a party meeting on Saturday.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences over Dr Indira's demise and said that she worked till the end for the welfare of public and the party. "Her social and political contributions are an inspiration for all of us," he said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat echoed similar sentiments. He said Dr Indira always remained at the forefront to raise issues of public welfare. "I express my condolences to his family and supporters during this difficult time," Mr Rawat said.
The deceased Congress leader was first elected from Haldwani constituency in 2012. Under former chief minister Harish Rawat-led government from 2012-2017, Dr Indira served as the state Finance Minister. She also held the portfolio of Parliamentary Affairs, Higher Education, and Planning in the Uttarakhand government.
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