Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away

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File photo of Ajit Jogi.
RAIPUR: Former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, 74, passed away on Friday while in coma after suffering from third cardiac arrest at a private hospital here.

Jogi was battling for life at a private hospital in Raipur for the last 20 days. He was admitted to Narayana hospital after a heart attack and subsequent swelling in the brain on May 9.

His legislator spouse Dr Renu Jogi, son Amit Jogi, a former legislator, and daughter-in-law Richa Jogi and his well-wishers were present at the hospital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at death of the former chief minister of Chhattisgarh.