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Kirti Kumari, BJP MLA from Mandalgarh in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district died on Monday due to swine flu at a private hospital. The 50-year-old was admitted to Fortis Hospital on Sunday.
At first, she was admitted to the state-run SMS Hospital after complication in breathing owing to swine flu, Medical Superintendent of Fortis Hospital, Dr Shrikant Swami said. She breathed her last this morning, he added.
Hailing from royal Bijolia family of Rajasthan, Kumari held various portfolios in committees of Rajasthan Assembly and within the organisation.
After the news of her demise spread, sorrow descended on Mandalgarh. Rajasthan chief minister, Vasundhara Raje herself has condoled her death. It was an irreparable loss for the BJP, said Raje.