Sun Nov 03 01:07:56 UTC 2024: ## Former Confidantes: Omar Abdullah Mourns Loss of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana
**Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former close confidante and BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana, sharing photos of their shared past.**
Abdullah took to social media to express his grief, focusing on the good times they had together despite recent political differences. “I know the last few years have been marked by our differences, Devender, but I prefer to focus on the fun times we shared together, the excellent work we did together, and the memories,” he wrote.
He further acknowledged Rana’s untimely departure, stating, “You have been taken from us all too soon and will be missed. May your soul rest in peace now DSR. My heart goes out to your family as I struggle to find the words to convey my condolences to them.”
Rana, brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, passed away on Thursday at the age of 59. He was a prominent figure in Jammu & Kashmir politics, serving as the BJP MLA from Nagrota.
Political leaders from across the spectrum gathered at Rana’s residence in Jammu to pay their respects, including Jitendra Singh. The National Conference also issued a statement expressing their condolences, with party president Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah extending their sympathies to the family.
First Piper 