The Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of former Home Minister of Gujarat Shri Haren Pandya who was shot at by some assailants at Ahmedabad, this morning

The Prime Minister said that Shri Pandya was a popular political and social leader of Gujarat who was known for his zeal and commitment to the welfare of the common masses.

It is unfortunate that a young and promising career has been cut short by such a dastardly and cowardly act of violence. His departure has left behind a void which will be difficult to fill, the Prime Minister added.