Last rites of social worker Nand Kishore Goenka held in Haryana's Hisar, Manohar Lal attends funeral

Hisar, Jul 15 (PTI) Union Minister Manohar Lal paid tribute to social worker Nand Kishore Goenka, whose last rites were performed on Wednesday, saying that his entire life was dedicated to social service, cow welfare and nation-building. Manohar Lal, who attended Goenka's funeral, consoled his sons Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra, Laxmi Narayan, Jawahar Lal, Ashok and other bereaved family members. Nand Kishore Goenka died on Monday at the age of 96. Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Subhash Barala, Mayor Praveen Popli, numerous public representatives and a large number of people attended the funeral. Sharing his fond memories, Manohar Lal said he had a close and familial relationship with Goenka. He recalled that in 1992, while serving as a 'pracharak' for the Hisar division of the RSS, he had the opportunity to work with Goenka for approximately two months during a camp held in Agroha. Goenka will always be remembered with respect for his remarkable contribution in the field of social service, cow welfare, religious and social work, added the minister. PTI COR SUN MNK MNK