RAIPUR: Former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, 74, passed away on Friday while in coma after suffering from third cardiac arrest at a private hospital here.
Jogi was battling for life at a private hospital in Raipur for the last 20 days. He was admitted to Narayana hospital after a heart attack and subsequent swelling in the brain on May 9.
His legislator spouse Dr Renu Jogi, son Amit Jogi, a former legislator, and daughter-in-law Richa Jogi and his well-wishers were present at the hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at death of the former chief minister of Chhattisgarh.
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Narayana hospital spokesman Dr Sunil Khemka said cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was gi