Ashutosh Tandon passes away: Ashutosh Tandon, son of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lalji Tandon and former Urban Development Minister, has passed away after a long illness. Ashutosh Tandon alias Gopalji was the MLA from Lucknow City East and was undergoing treatment in Medanta, Lucknow as he was suffering from cancer for a long time. According to the information received on Thursday, he died during treatment in Medanta Hospital itself.

After the demise of Ashutosh Tandon, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences by tweeting. He wrote on Twitter, I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Uttar Pradesh minister and Lucknow East MLA Ashutosh Tandon alias 'Gopalji'. His political life was dedicated to the service of the people of Lucknow. He has also played an important role in strengthening the party." Rajnath Singh further wrote, "The work done by him for the development of Lucknow and the state will always be remembered. In this hour of grief, I express my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. Om Shanti."

BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Tandon also expressed grief over the demise of former cabinet minister Ashutosh Tandon. While tweeting, he said, "Received the extremely sad news of the demise of Shri Ashutosh Tandon "Gopal" ji, MLA from Lucknow East Assembly Constituency and former Cabinet Minister. This is an irreparable personal loss for us. May his soul rest in peace. Provide support to the family members and their supporters."