Haryana's first woman MP Chandrawati dies at 92
Chandigarh: Haryana's first woman MP and former Puducherry Lt Governor Chandrawati passed away on Sunday. She was 92.
The senior Congress leader was undergoing treatment at the Rohtak's PGIMS hospital where she had been admitted since November 5, an aide said.
Chandrawati, who had been a Janata Party leader, became the first-ever woman MP from Haryana in 1977 when she defeated political stalwart Chaudhary Bansi Lal from the Bhiwani constituency.
She later joined the Congress and served as the Lt Governor of Puducherry in 1990.
Chandrawati was residing in Charkhi Dadri district and was a native of Dalawas village.
While Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar described her as a stellar example of women empowerment, former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda said her integrity and sense of service were her hallmarks.
In his condolence message, Khattar said as an advocate and legislator, Chandrawati fought for the poor in society.
She was a stellar example of women's empowerment. She participated equally in politics as well as social work, he said.
Khattar said her death has left a void in the politics of the country and the state.
The chief minister also expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda also mourned her death.
In his condolence message, Hooda said, The death of Chandrawati Ji has left a deep void in our public life, both at the national level and in Haryana."
Her integrity, diligence, and sense of service were her hallmarks..she served the country in many capacities, including as a legal luminary, MLA, MP, and then Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, he said.
Hooda said he had a close family relationship with Chandrawati, who worked with his father, the late Ranbir Singh Hooda.
Congress Party's general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said he was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing away of the senior Congress leader.
As an able politician, she served the state for a long time, for which she will be remembered forever, Surjewala said in a tweet.
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda also condoled her demise.
Saddened to hear the news of the demise of Chandrawati Ji, first woman MLA, Leader of Opposition, the first woman MP and former Lt Governor and senior Congress leader, Deepender tweeted expressing condolences over her death.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
