New Delhi:
BJP President Nitin Gadkari has expressed his heartfelt condolences at the demise of senior party leader Bal Apte.
Describing Apte as a friend, philosopher and guide, Mr Gadkari said his death is a personal loss to him.
Apte was a member of the BJP Parliamentary Board and was also twice member of the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra. He had earlier held the post of the Vice President of the party.