Sonia condoles demise of former law minister Hansraj Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj breathed his last at the Max Hospital, Saket, where he was admitted due to Kidney-related issues. He was the law minister for 14 years and served under the prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi, Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh. He was appointed the Governor of Karnataka in 2009.

New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday condoled the demise of former Law Minister and Governor Hansraj Bhardwaj.

The 83-year-old Bhardwaj died at a local hospital on Sunday evening after suffering cardiac arrest. He was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday for treatment of kidney ailments.

Sonia condoles demise of former law minister Hansraj Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj breathed his last at the Max Hospital, Saket, where he was admitted due to Kidney-related issues.

Remembering Bhardwaj's long years of service as a parliamentarian and law minister, Gandhi extended her heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

May his soul rest in peace, she said in a statement.

PTI report.