Ahead of CM’s visit in Chamba, IYC leader dies of electrocution

Shimla, October 22:

In a tragic loss for the Congress organisation, Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress vice-president Chandra Mani Kulethi died of electrocution while putting up posters, banners and party flags in Holi Valley of Bharmour constituency in Chamba district ahead of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s proposed visit.

Kulethi was engaged in preparations for the Chief Minister’s visit when he accidentally came in contact with electric wires and suffered a fatal electric shock. He reportedly died on the spot.

His untimely demise has cast a pall of gloom over the Congress fraternity, particularly among young party workers who had been working alongside him in organisational activities. His death has left his colleagues and supporters mourning the loss of a young leader whose political journey was cut short tragically.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh expressed grief over his death and conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family. The Chief Minister is expected to visit Holi to attend his last rites.

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Kulethi had been actively involved in arrangements for the proposed visit, working alongside fellow Youth Congress functionaries to put up party material in the area.

His death has turned preparations for the Chief Minister’s visit into a period of mourning for the party. The loss of a young political worker in such tragic circumstances has brought grief to colleagues across the organisation, with condolences pouring in for the bereaved family.

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