Jaipur : Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje became emotional on Wednesday afternoon on the thirteenth day of the death of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shree Krishan Patidar. Remembering Patidar, who was the 11-time BJP district president of Jhalawar district, she said, ‘Ever since I came to Jhalawar, Shree Krishna Patidar has always been with me. He walked shoulder to shoulder with me. Even during elections, I did not need to come here. Patidar Babuji used to take care of all the work.’
‘They were like members of my family’
Raje said, ‘I never had any problem with him. He was a leader who always stood by me. He was loved by all 36 communities. Be it political or social field, he always contributed. Jhalawar district will miss him after his departure. He was like a member of my family. He will always be remembered.’ After this, former CM Raje offered flowers to the picture of Shri Krishna Patidar and then participated in the turban ceremony by applying tilak to his sons. Some pictures of this time have also surfaced, in which Raje is seen sitting on the ground with people.
‘I lost a brother’
Shrikrishna Patidar, considered to be the closest leader of Vasundhara Raje, died on 26 August 2024 at the age of 77 due to prolonged illness. Everyone in the BJP addressed him as Babuji. He has made an important contribution to the politics of Jhalawar. Raje was shocked when she received the news of his death at around 11:30 am on Saturday. She wrote on Instagram, ‘I am deeply shocked to hear the news of the death of former minister and dedicated BJP leader Shrikrishna Patidar ji. It feels like I have lost one of my brothers. For me, the death of Patidar ji is an irreparable loss.’
