Ahmedabad: 90-year old astrologer Bejan Daruwala passed away today in Gandhinagar based Apollo hospital in Gujarat. According to his son Nastur Daruwala, Bejanbhai died of pneumonia and breathing trouble related to oxygen. Bejanbhai was admitted in hospital around a week ago. He was on external oxygen support.

Bejanbhai tested positive for Covid-19 on May 22 according to the Amdavad Municipal Corporation’s list of patients. However Nstur Daruwala has denied this and said Bejanbhai was only suffering from pneumonia.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, in a tweet said: Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti…

Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti…

— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) May 29, 2020

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