Fri Nov 01 13:41:36 UTC 2024: ## BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana Passes Away at 59

**Jammu:** Devender Singh Rana, BJP MLA from Nagrota constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, passed away late Thursday night at a hospital in Faridabad. He was 59. His demise has sent shockwaves through the party.

Rana, who had joined the BJP in 2021 after being a part of the National Conference, was a popular figure in the Nagrota constituency. He had won the seat in the 2022 Assembly elections with a comfortable margin, defeating National Conference’s Joginder Singh.

Rana’s victory was seen as a significant gain for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir. His passing away is a major loss for the party.

Several political leaders expressed grief over Rana’s demise. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, Peoples Conference leader Sajjad Lone, and National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq all took to social media to condole his death.

The cause of his death is not yet known.

**Rana’s Political Journey:**

Rana had a long political career. He was a prominent figure in the National Conference before joining the BJP. He had been a vocal advocate for development and social justice. His commitment to public service was well-regarded across the political spectrum.

His sudden death is a major loss for the people of Nagrota and Jammu and Kashmir as a whole.

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