Raju Srivastava, a well-known politician, and comedian

passed away on Wednesday at the AIIMS in Delhi.

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Several influential people have expressed their heartfelt sorrow over Raju Srivastava’

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He was also quite involved in the community.

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I send my sympathies to his grieving family and supporters.

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Raju Srivastava, a well-known politician, and comedian

passed away on Wednesday at the AIIMS in Delhi.

Several influential people have expressed their heartfelt sorrow over Raju Srivastava’

He was also quite involved in the community.

I send my sympathies to his grieving family and supporters.

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