Chandigarh, October 29 - Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal has expressed deep condolences on the sad demise of Mr. Keshubhai Patel, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Mr. Patel was ill for a long time and breathed his last today. He was 92 years old.

In a condolence message issued here today, Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal while expressing grief over the demise of Mr. Patel said that his death is an irreparable loss for BJP and for the Indian politics, especially for Gujarat.

Mr. Manohar Lal expressed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul may rest in peace.