New Delhi, July 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mourned the demise of the veteran leader and former Gujarat Minister Mohansinh Rathava at the age of 82.

In an X post, PM Modi recalled working with Mohansinh Rathava in the Gujarat Assembly and hailed his contributions to the development of the tribal community in the state.

The Prime Minister also offered condolences to the family of the deceased BJP leader.

PM Modi wrote, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mohansingh Rathava, former Minister of the Government of Gujarat. I had the opportunity to work with him for years in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. His dedication and contributions to the all-round development of the tribal community, public service, ...