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Narendra Modi condoles M.M. Jacob's death

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jul 08, 2018, at 04:34 pm

New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of former Meghalaya Governor M.M. Jacob.

Modi said Jacob made significant contribution as a Parliamentarian, Minister and Governor.

"Saddened by the demise of former Meghalaya Governor Mr. MM Jacob. He made notable contributions to the nation as a Parliamentarian, Minister and Governor. He worked extensively for the development of Kerala. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this sad hour: PM," PMO India tweeted quoting Modi.

Saddened by the demise of former Meghalaya Governor Mr. MM Jacob. He made notable contributions to the nation as a Parliamentarian, Minister and Governor. He worked extensively for the development of Kerala. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this sad hour: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 8, 2018

Jacob passed away in Kottayam due to age-related problems.

He was 90.

#NarendraModi #PMOIndia #MMJacobDeath #MMJacob

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