Srinagar, Oct 31 (PTI) BJP leader and sitting MLA from the Nagrota Assembly constituency, Devender Singh Rana, passed away on Thursday, a party spokesman said.

Rana's brother Jitendra Singh is a Union minister.

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The businessman-turned-politician passed away at a hospital in Faridabad in the the National Capital Region.

"Rana was a prominent political figure in Jammu and Kashmir. His sudden demise has left the BJP and his supporters in shock," BJP spokesman Sajid Yousuf said.

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The BJP members and leaders have expressed deep condolences, remembering him for his valuable contributions to the region.

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has consoled Rana's demise.

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