Former Union Minister Vimla Verma passes away

Former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Vimla Verma (90) has died fighting long illness. She was also an MP from the Seoni constituency in Madhya Pradesh.

Vimla Verma was popularly known as "didi" and "bua ji" and was a social worker as well.

कॉंग्रेस की वरिष्ठ नेता सुश्री विमला वर्मा के दुखद देहान्त का समाचार मिला। सुनकर बेहद दुख हुआ। मुझ पर उनकी सदैव असीम कृपा रही है। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें।

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Vimla was also conferred with Vidhan Kirti award by Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for being the most distinguished legislator and for significant contribution to the legislative business of the House.