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On the death of Shekhawat, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said- Shekhawat was one of those rare leaders who made a separate identity in politics. As Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Vice President, he left an indelible mark of his scholarship, eloquence and friendly demeanor. He established high standards of democratic dignity by staying in politics. He always gave importance to personal contacts above political ideology.
The whole country will remember him for centuries
Former Chief Minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje said on his death- Shekhawat's death is an incomplete loss for the entire country. He was a rich personality and a leader of the masses. Learned a lot in politics from him. An era of politics has come to an end. The whole country will remember him for centuries.
We are fortunate to have bone – saw such a man of flesh
After his death, well-known journalist Chandan Mitra wrote an article in Rajasthan Patrika on May 17, 2010, in which the last lines were written - He lived life with dignity. Future generations will know them from printed words and TV footage. We are fortunate to have seen such a human in flesh and blood.