Guwahati, Sep 8: Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi mourned the passing away of eminent jurist and former union minister Ram Jethmalani who breathed his last today, a statement issued by Raj Bhawan, Guwahati, stated.
“Ram Jethmalani was an eminent lawyer and a great parliamentarian who made a lasting impact on the legal and political landscape of the country. With his death the country has lost a great public leader and a human being,” Prof. Mukhi said.
His death is a great loss. He left behind a rich legacy which would definitely be a source of inspiration to the young generation, the Governor added.
Expressing his deep condolences to the bereaved family members, the Governor prayed to the Almighty for eternal peace to the departed soul, the statement added.