New Delhi, October 19: Begusarai MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bhola Singh died on Friday. He was 82 years old. He breathed his last at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while expressing his sorrow said that the deceased lawmaker will be remembered for his outstanding service.

"Anguished by the demise of Lok Sabha MP from Begusarai, Shri Bhola Singh Ji. He will be remembered for his outstanding service to society and efforts towards the development of Bihar," PM Modi tweeted. Kanhaiya Kumar to Contest 2019 Lok Sabha Election From Begusarai Seat Against BJP MP Bhola Singh.

He was running ill for a long time and was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in Delhi for the last three days. After the demise of Bhola Singh, a wave of mourning has risen among local leaders and workers. Bhola was elected as an MLA from Begusarai seat eight times. He was the member of parliament from Begusarai in 2014 and Nawada in 2009.

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