Rajasthan BJP MLA Amrit Lal Meena dies of cardiac arrest

Amrit Lal Meena, a three-time BJP MLA from Salumber in Rajasthan’s Udaipur division, died of cardiac arrest early on Thursday (August 8, 2024). He was 64. He is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter.

Mr. Meena was admitted to Udaipur’s Maharana Bhupal Government Hospital late on Wednesday (August 7, 2024) night after he complained of chest pain. He passed away during the treatment despite the best efforts by the doctors.

Mr. Meena, who was in active politics for more than two decades, was recognised as a veteran tribal leader in southern Rajasthan. He was elected an MLA from Salumber in 2013 when he defeated Basanti Devi Meena of Congress. He won the seat again in 2018 and 2023, as he contested against Congress leader Raghuveer Meena.