New Delhi: The political fraternity mourned the death of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father on Tuesday.
Daulal Vaishnaw, who passed away in Jodhpur, had been critically ill for the last few days and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Jodhpur, PTI reported citing hospital authorities.
“It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Hon’ble Railway Minister’s father, Shri Daulal Vaishnaw, today on 08 July 2025 at 11:52 AM at AIIMS Jodhpur.”
Despite all possible efforts by the medical team, senior Vaishnaw could not be saved, the statement added.
His mortal remains were kept at his residence in Mahaveer Nagar, in Jodhpur’s Ratanada area, for a couple hours before the last journey started at 4.30 pm. He was laid to rest at Kaga cremation ground, near Nagauri gate in Jodhpur.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Daulal Vaishnaw, father of Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw ji. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family members and friends during this hour of grief. #OmShanti,” former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to the departed soul.
“The passing of the revered father of Honorable Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji is deeply saddening. Humble tributes! My condolences are with the grief-stricken family. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed noble soul be granted a place at His divine feet and that the bereaved family be given the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!,” Yogi posted on X.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma wrote: “The news of the passing of Shri Dau Lal Vaishnaw ji, father of Honorable Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, is deeply saddening. My condolences are with the grief-stricken family members. May God grant the virtuous soul a place at His divine feet and provide strength to the bereaved family in this hour of sorrow. Om Shanti!”