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{{short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Lalji Tandon
| image = The Governor of Bihar, Shri Lalji Tandon in New Delhi on August 28, 2018 (cropped).JPG
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| caption = Tandon in 2018
| order = 18th
| office = Governor of Madhya Pradesh
| term_start = 29 July 2019
| term_end = 1 July 2020
| predecessor = [[Anandiben Patel]]
| successor = Anandiben Patel<br>{{small|(Additional Charge)}}
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = [[Kamal Nath]]<br>[[Shivraj Singh Chouhan]]
| order1 = 28th
| office1 = Governor of Bihar
| term_start1 = 23 August 2018
| term_end1 = 28 July 2019
| predecessor1 = [[Satya Pal Malik]]
| successor1 = [[Phagu Chauhan]]
| 1blankname1 = Chief Minister
| 1namedata1 = [[Nitish Kumar]]
| office2 = [[Member of Parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start2 = 16 May 2009
| term_end2 = 16 May 2014
| predecessor2 = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]
| successor2 = [[Rajnath Singh]]
| constituency2 = [[Lucknow (Lok Sabha constituency)|Lucknow]]
| office3 = [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Leader of the Opposition]], [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start3 = 7 September 2003
| term_end3 = 13 May 2007
| predecessor3 = [[Swami Prasad Maurya]]
| successor3 = [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1935|04|12}}<ref name="Bhaskar"/>
| birth_place = [[Lucknow district|Lucknow]], [[United Provinces of British India|United Provinces]], [[British India]]<ref name="Profile"/>
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2020|7|21|1935|04|12}}<ref name=Death>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/politics/mp-governor-lalji-tandon-on-ventilator-support-for-days-passes-away-at-85-2726079.html|title=Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon, on Ventilator Support for Days, Passes Away at 85|website=News 18}}</ref>
| death_place = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]<ref name= Death/>
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| party = [[Bharatiya Janta Party]]
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| spouse = {{Marriage|Krishna Tandon|1958}}<ref name="Profile"/>
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| children = 3; including [[Ashutosh Tandon|Ashutosh]]
| residence = [[Raj Bhavan, Bhopal]]
| alma_mater = Kalicharan Degree College, [[Lucknow University]]
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| source = http://164.100.47.193/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4283&lastls=15
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'''Lalji Tandon''' (12 April 1935{{spnd}}21 July 2020<ref name=Death/>) was an Indian politician who served as the 28th [[Governor of Madhya Pradesh]] and 28th [[List of governors of Bihar|Governor of Bihar]]. He had also served as a member of parliament from 1996 until 2014 and as the Leader of the Opposition of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh]] from 2003 until 2007. He was a member of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) and a [[protégé]] of [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2009/feb/27lalji-tandon-is-bjps-ls-candidate-from-lucknow.htm|title=Lalji Tandon was BJP's LS candidate from Lucknow|date=27 February 2009|website=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=9 December 2018}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Tandon was born in Chowk village in [[Lucknow]], [[United Provinces of British India|United Provinces]], [[British India]] to Shivnarayan Tandon and Annpurna Devi.<ref name="Profile"/> He graduated from Kalicharan Degree College.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lucknow: MP Governor Lalji Tandon, UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurate new building of Kalicharan College |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/lucknow-mp-governor-lalji-tandon-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-inaugurate-new-building-of-kalicharan-college-119102301282_1.html |accessdate=7 January 2020 |work=Business Standard India |date=23 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Lucknow: MP Governor Lalji Tandon, UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurate new building of Kalicharan College |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/lucknow-mp-governor-lalji-tandon-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-inaugurate-new-building-of-kalicharan-college20191023191923/ |accessdate=7 January 2020 |work=ANI |date=23 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Tandon married Krishna Tandon on 26 February 1958, with whom he had three sons.<ref name="Profile">{{cite web |title=Detailed Profile: Shri Lal Ji Tandon |url=https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4283 |accessdate=21 July 2019 |work=Govt of India}}</ref>

==Career==
Tandon was a member of [[Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Parishad]] (Legislative Council) for two terms, from 1978 until 1984 and remained the Leader of the House, of the Council from 1990 to 1996. Subsequently, he remained a member of [[Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) for three terms, 1996–2009, and remained the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly from 2003 to 2007.<ref name="TOILT">{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/tandon-atals-man-friday-passes-away/articleshow/77097938.cms | title=Lalji Tandon, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's man Friday, passes away | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Pankoj Shah | date=22 July 2020 | accessdate=22 July 2020}}</ref> He had also served as Urban Development minister in the [[Uttar Pradesh]] cabinet under [[Mayawati]] (in the BSP-BJP alliance), and also in the [[Kalyan Singh]] ministry earlier.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/lalji-tandon-a-bjp-veteran-who-dominated-uttar-pradesh-political-landscape/1899380 | title=Lalji Tandon: A BJP veteran who dominated Uttar Pradesh political landscape | publisher=Outlook | date=21 July 2020 | accessdate=22 July 2020}}</ref>

On his birthday in April 2004, he was distributing free [[sari]]s to poor women when a stampede broke out, killing 21 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/election/2004/apr/12up.htm|title=UP stampede toll 21, PM rushing to Lucknow|website=[[Rediff.com]]|date=12 April 2004|accessdate=8 December 2018}}</ref> He was cleared of wrongdoing in this matter.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/tandon-gets-clean-chit-in-saree-stampede-case/story-IJGtEtMD1HLMDBqYrXJO8N.html | title=Tandon gets clean chit in saree stampede case | publisher=Hindustan Times | date=8 April 2007 | accessdate=22 July 2020}}</ref>

In May 2009, he was [[Indian general elections in Uttar Pradesh, 2009|elected]] to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] from [[Lucknow (Lok Sabha constituency)|Lucknow]] by a margin over 40,000 votes over [[Rita Bahuguna Joshi]] of [[Indian National Congress]]. The seat was earlier held by former BJP President [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] since 1991 for four consecutive terms. Despite enormous electoral spending, [[Akhilesh Das]] of the [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP) polled third, trailing by 70,000 votes.<ref name=bs>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/lalji-tandon-defeats-rita-bahuguna-joshi-in-lucknow-109051600259_1.html|title=Lalji Tandon defeats Rita Bahuguna Joshi in Lucknow|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=16 May 2009|accessdate=8 December 2018|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref>

As a [[Governor of Bihar]], he was praised for streamlining academic activities of the state universities.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Kumod |title=Lalji Tandon praised for role in streamlining universities {{!}} Patna News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/tandon-praised-for-role-in-streamlining-universities/articleshow/70320652.cms |accessdate=22 July 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=22 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

On 20 July 2019, he was appointed as the 22nd Governor of [[Madhya Pradesh]], replacing [[Anandiben Patel]].<ref name="Bhaskar">{{cite news |title=लालजी टंडन मध्य प्रदेश के गवर्नर होंगे, आनंदीबेन उत्तर प्रदेश की राज्यपाल बनाई गईं |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/national/news/governor-anandiben-patel-lal-ji-tandon-jagdeep-dhankhar-ramesh-bais-governor-of-mp-west-be-01599115.html |accessdate=21 July 2019 |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |date=20 July 2019 |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Anandiben Patel made UP governor, Lal ji Tandon to replace her in Madhya Pradesh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/anandiben-patel-made-up-governor-lal-ji-tandon-to-replace-her-in-madhya-pradesh-1571562-2019-07-20 |accessdate=20 July 2019 |work=India Today |date=20 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

Vice President Naidu launches book written by Lalji Tandon <ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-26|title=बिना कहे सब कुछ कह देते हैं टंडन- नायडू {{!}} Venkaiah Naidu releases book of Lalji Tandon - ANKAHA LUCKNOW|url=https://www.patrika.com/lucknow-news/venkaiah-naidu-releases-book-of-lalji-tandon-ankaha-lucknow-2859674/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=Patrika News|language=hi-IN}}</ref>

==Death and legacy==
Tandon died on 21 July 2020 at [[Medanta|Medanta Hospital]], [[Lucknow]], from Covid-19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/news/2020/11/25/not-just-tarun-gogoi-10-politicians-who-died-due-to-covid-19-related-complications/|title = Not just Tarun Gogoi: 10 politicians who died due to COVID-19-related complications|date = 25 November 2020}}</ref> He was 85.<ref name=Death/> His son [[Ashutosh Tandon]] announced his death.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indtoday.com/madhya-pradesh-governor-lal-ji-tandon-dies/|title=Madhya Pradesh Governor Lal Ji Tandon Dies | INDToday|date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

Lalji Tandon Foundation was formed in October 2020. This foundation will be chaired by Gopal Tandon and will implement public services.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 October 2020|title=लालजी टण्डन फाउंडेशन का हुआ गठन, गोपाल टण्डन बने अध्यक्ष|url=https://newstrack.com/uttar-pradesh/lalji-tandon-foundation-formed-gopal-tandon-becomes-president-lucknow-up-688889.html|access-date=12 October 2020|website=Newstrack|language=en}}</ref>

In July 2020, two roads in Uttar Pradesh were proposed to be named after Tandon.<ref>{{cite news |title=Two roads to be named after Lalji Tandon in Uttar Pradesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/2-roads-to-be-named-after-lalji-tandon/articleshow/77160210.cms |access-date=9 December 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=25 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In December 2020, in another proposal, a boxing hall bearing the name of Tandon is to be built in Chowk Stadium, Lucknow.<ref>{{cite news |title=लालजी टंडन के नाम पर होगा चौक स्टेडियम में बन रहा बॉक्सिंग हॉल, जल्‍द होगा लोकार्पण |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/lucknow/article/boxing-hall-to-be-built-in-chowk-stadium-in-the-name-of-lalji-tandon/324992 |access-date=9 December 2020 |work=www.timesnowhindi.com |date=8 December 2020 |language=hi}}</ref>

Chancellor’s award to provide fillip to ‘best’ colleges, universities started by Chancellor Lalji Tandon <ref>{{Cite web|last=Nov 12|first=B. K. Mishra / TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=04:00|title=Chancellor’s award to provide fillip to ‘best’ colleges, universities {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/chancellors-award-to-provide-fillip-to-best-colleges-universities/articleshow/87652521.cms|access-date=2021-11-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

President Ram Nath Kovind expressed condolences to former Governor <ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|date=2021-11-11|title=President Kovind Hails Frontline Covid Warriors At 51st Conference Of Governors And Lt Governor|url=https://news.abplive.com/news/meeting-after-a-long-gap-of-2-years-president-kovind-during-the-51st-conference-of-governors-and-lt-governors-1492708|access-date=2021-11-12|website=news.abplive.com|language=en}}</ref>

Rajnath Singh unveils statue of Lalji Tandon on his first death anniversary in Lucknow <ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajnath Singh unveils statue of Lalji Tandon on his first death anniversary in Lucknow|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/rajnath-gandhi-unveils-statue-of-lalji-tandon-on-his-first-death-anniversary-in-lucknow20210721212434/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=ANI News|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://164.100.47.193/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4283&lastls=15 Official biographical sketch in Parliament of India website]
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