Former Madhya Pradesh CM Babulal Gaur dies

Bhopal: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart and erstwhile Madhya Pradesh chief minister Babulal Gaur passed away early Wednesday at a city-based hospital following prolonged illness. He was 89. (Pic-Twitter)

Confirming the development, BJP state Media In-charge Lokendra Parashar said, "Mr Gaur was experiencing difficulty in breathing." He adorned the chief ministerial position in 2004 after Ms Uma Bharati bowed out of office.(UNI)