Overview

• He died at his residence in Bikaner on Saturday after a prolonged illness.
• His funeral is scheduled to be held later in the day in Bikaner.
• A prominent farmer leader, he served as Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan from 2013 to 2018 during a BJP state government.
• He earlier represented Bikaner in Parliament as an MP.
• Congress leaders including Ashok Gehlot, Govind Dotasra, Tikaram Jully and Pawan Khera expressed condolences.