MP: Rajnath, Kamal Nath pay tribute to Chouhan's late father

Several political leadersincluding Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath Friday paid tributes to Prem SinghChouhan, father of former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on his'terahvi', or the thirteenth day of mourning

Prem Singh Chouhan (82) died in a Mumbai hospital onMay 25 after a prolonged illness

Speaking at the function in Jait, Chouhan's nativevillage, in Sehore, Union minister Singh said, "Though I nevergot an opportunity to meet him (Prem Singh Chouhan), but theway Shivraj conducts himself, especially his humane nature, itclearly reflects how humble his father must have been." Among others who attended were BJP organisationalgeneral secretary Ramlal, Union minister Faggan Singh Kulaste,former union minister Kalraj Mishra, leader of oppositionGopal Bhargava and state BJP president Rakesh Singh.