Inquiry into Ram Swaroop’s death if family wants: Chief Minister - The Tribune India

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Shimla, March 19

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today said an inquiry into the death of Mandi MP Ram Swaroop would be ordered only if his family wishes so and requested everyone to not show haste and wait for the investigation by Delhi police to get over.

Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Mukesh Agnihotri today raised the demand for a CBI inquiry into the death of the MP in the Vidhan Sabha. “The state and its people have a right to know how such a respected and mature leader can commit suicide. It is only an inquiry which can reveal the real cause of the death,” he demanded.

The BJP legislature party met today to condole the death of Ram Swaroop. A two-minute silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

The Chief Minister said the death took place in Delhi where a case is registered. “I am of the opinion that we should not show haste and jump to conclusion. Let the Delhi police complete its investigation and in case the family desires, the government is open to ordering an inquiry into his death”, he added.

Wrong to make assumptions In the recent past he had lost a lot of weight and had also stayed at Kayakalp Naturopathy Centre in Palampur. So it will be wrong to make assumptions. —Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister

The Chief Minister said the family had revealed that Ram Swaroop was battling health issues like a prostate growth for which he was planning treatment. “In the recent past he had lost a lot of weight and had also stayed at Kayakalp Naturopathy Centre in Palampur so it will be wrong to make assumptions,” he said.

“The entire party is in a state of shock and the family is still trying to come to terms with the unfortunate incident where such a respected and dedicated leader died,” said Thakur.

“The Mandi MP was a very respected and loved leader and the manner in which he has died is very unfortunate. We too are very saddened by his demise so there is no question of playing politics,” said Agnihotri. He, however, added that being a representative of 17.50 lakh people, his death has left many unanswered questions, which need to be probed.

The CLP leader said no suicide note had been found. Moreover, he got the Covid vaccine four days before, which clearly points that he had the desire to live. He said it is only a proper inquiry by the CBI which will clarify the situation and put an end to all speculation.

Earlier in the absence of the Chief Minister, Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj also said that the government was not averse to an inquiry if the family felt so.

Published On: Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:25:00 GMT