Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his sorrow over the passing of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana, his former close confidante. Sharing pictures of their "fun times" together, Abdullah focused on their friendship and the work they did together. Rana's untimely death at the age of 59 has left his family, friends, and colleagues in shock. Political leaders, including Jitendra Singh, rushed to Rana's residence in Jammu to pay their respects. The National Conference also issued a statement expressing their condolences and acknowledging Rana's dedicated service to Jammu and Kashmir.
In a tragic turn of events, senior BJP leader and Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana passed away at the age of 59 at a private hospital in Faridabad, Haryana. Survived by his wife and three children, Rana was a prominent figure in Jammu politics and a strong voice for the Dogra community. His sudden demise has shocked and saddened many, with political leaders and even Union Minister Jitendra Singh paying their respects at his residence in Jammu.