Vadodara, 11 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi today morning visited the city of Vadodara and paid floral tribute to late Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad who passed away yesterday due to cancer in kidney. Shri Modi placed a wreath on the body of late Ranjitsinhji and paid last respect to him.

Paying rich homage to Ranjitsinh Gaekwad, Chief Minister said, he followed the rich tradition of art and culture of Gaekwad dynasty. He led a simple life and was soft spoken but used to give his opinion bravely and honestly. He had such a passion for fine arts that he remained devotee to the subject till his death. “May almighty give strength to the bereaved family to bear this unbearable shock” he expressed.

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