Mumbai: Former Member of Parliament from Nagpur Jambuwantrao Dhote passed away on Saturday morning following a cardiac arrest.
His last rites will be performed on Sunday in Yavatmal, where he breathed his last.Popularly known as 'Lion of Vidarbha', Dhote was a staunch proponent of Vidarbha.
He founded Vidharbha Janta Congress (VJC) Party in 2002.Elected to Maharashtra Assembly five times, Dhote was the son-in-law of veteran Congress leader late Ramrao Adik.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolence as he tweeted, "The 'Lion of Vidarbha' Jambuwantrao Dhote passes away. My heartfelt condolences on his demise."
The 'Lion of Vidarbha' Jambuwantrao Dhote passes away. My heartfelt condolences on his demise
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 18, 2017
