New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep grief over the demise of former member of Parliament Thiru Master Mathan.

PM Modi praised Thiru Master Mathan for his service to society and the downtrodden and for his efforts to strengthen the party in Tamil Nadu.

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Former BJP MP M Master Mathan from Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, passed away on Friday night due to age-related issues at 91 years of age. The Prime Minister posted on X; "Pained by the passing away of former MP, Thiru Master Mathan Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to serve society and work for the downtrodden. He also played a commendable role in strengthening our Party in Tamil Nadu. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday also condoled the demise of former MP, saying "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former BJP MP Thiru Master Mathan."

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Nadda added that Mathan's contributions to strengthening the party's roots and ideology in Tamil Nadu will always be remembered, nd stated that his passing is an irreparable loss to the party.

"Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former BJP MP Thiru Master Mathan Ji. He dedicated his life to the betterment of society and the upliftment of the underprivileged. His contributions to strengthening the party's roots and ideology in Tamil Nadu will always be remembered. His demise is an irreparable loss to the party. My deepest condolences go out to his family and supporters," Nadda said in a post on X.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed grief over the passing away of the former BJP MP from Tamil Nadu.

"Deeply saddened by the passing away of former BJP MP from Tamil Nadu, Master Mathan avl Ji. A towering leader from the Baduga community, Mathan Ji played a crucial role in expanding the party's footprint in the state. My condolences to his friends, family and followers," Shah said in a post on X. (ANI)

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