Former Jodhpur MLA Suryakanta Vyas passed away- was popularly known as Jiji

Suryakanta Vyas: Former MLA and senior BJP leader Suryakanta Vyas, popularly known as Jiji in Jodhpur, passed away on Wednesday morning. 87-year-old Suryakanta Vyas was ill for a long time and when her health suddenly deteriorated at 7 am today, she was taken to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital (MGH), where she breathed her last at 7.15 am during treatment.

Jiji's journey in politics

Suryakanta Vyas started her political journey as a councilor and contested the assembly elections for the first time in 1990 from Jodhpur's old city constituency. Due to her hard work and deep penetration among the people, she won the 1990, 1993 and 2003 assembly elections with a huge majority. After this, she also won from Sursagar assembly constituency in 2008, from where she further strengthened her political strength and popularity.

Did not get ticket in 2024 elections

Recently, Suryakanta Vyas was not given a ticket by the BJP in the 2024 elections. During this, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met her, which garnered a lot of discussion. Despite her age and health, Jiji's connection with the public and passion for service never ended.

Popularity and respect among the public

Suryakanta Vyas got immense respect and love from the public. She had a direct and deep connection with the public, and she always stood by the people in their happiness and sorrow. As soon as the news of her demise spread, the people of Jodhpur went into mourning and many people could not believe the news. Jiji was a down-to-earth leader whose presence and working style made her beloved among the leaders of all parties and the general public.

Special relationship with Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also considered Suryakanta Vyas as his elder sister. Despite the difference in political ideology between the two, the mutual respect and depth of the relationship always caught everyone's attention. This is also a personal loss for Gehlot, as he always treated Suryakanta like an elder sister. The news of her demise was first shared by the city's MLA Atul Bhansali through a voice message.

Contribution of Jodhpur's "Jiji"

Suryakanta Vyas, who was fondly called "Jiji" in Jodhpur, participated actively in politics as well as social work during her lifetime. Her simplicity, determination and connect with the public made her an ideal politician. Her countless achievements and works done for the public will remain a part of her legacy.

Conclusion

With the demise of Suryakanta Vyas, Jodhpur and Rajasthan have lost a dedicated and popular leader. Her political and social contributions will remain an inspiration for generations to come. Jiji's simple personality, dedication to politics and spirit of serving the public will always be remembered.