Jogi strived to bring positive change in lives of the poor: PM

New Delhi, May 29 () Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish at the death of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi on Friday, saying he strived to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor, especially the tribal communities.

Jogi, 74, died at a private hospital in Raipur after battling for life for the last 20 days.

"Shri Ajit Jogi Ji was passionate about public service. This passion made him work hard as a bureaucrat and as a political leader," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

Jogi strived to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor, especially tribal communities, Modi said.

"Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family. RIP (rest in peace)," the prime minister said. NAB SMN SMN