Political leaders from across party lines pay tribute to BJP's Rajasthan chief Madan Lal Saini
Jaipur: Political leaders from across party lines paid floral tribute to BJP state president Madan Lal Saini at the party's state headquarters here on Tuesday.
Saini (75) died on Monday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS in Delhi. He was diagnosed with infection in lungs and was admitted at a private hospital in Jaipur. On Saturday, he was shifted to Delhi owing to his deteriorating health and was being treated under the Hematology Department at AIIMS.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress state president and deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariawas and other Congress leaders reached the BJP's state headquarters and paid tribute to Saini.
A large number of BJP leaders, including former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore, former state president of the party Ashok Parnami were among those who were also present in the party office.
Accompanied by state Health Minister Raghu Sharma, Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary and others, the chief minister reached the BJP office and laid a floral wreath on the body of Saini.
"The demise is unfortunate. I spoke to him when he was shifted to AIIMS in New Delhi from Jaipur and asked officials in Delhi to look after the arrangements in AIIMS. My thoughts are with the grieved families and I pray for the peace of the departed soul," Gehlot said.
Congress' Rajasthan president Sachin Pilot, too visited the BJP office along with Transport Minister Pratap Singh.
"Opposition remains in politics, but beyond that, respecting each other is in our culture and democracy. We are with the grieved family and I on behalf of the Congress party pay tributes to the departed soul," Pilot said.
Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje termed Saini's demise "very shocking for her" and a "great loss for the party and for her as well".
After tributes were paid, Saini's family members and the party leaders left for Sikar with his body by road. His mortal remains will be consigned to flames in Sikar district Tuesday.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
