President condoles death of MP Sanwar Lal Jat

New Delhi, Aug 9: President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday condoled the death of Lok Sabha member Sanwar Lal Jat.

"I am sad to learn about the sudden demise of your father, Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat. In his death, the nation has lost a distinguished leader who was always in touch with the grassroots of society," he said in his condolence message to his son Kailash Lamba.

Kovind noted that Jat served the nation in various capacities including as a Minister in Rajasthan, then as MP and Union Minister.