Tributes were paid to Leicester politician Ratilal Govind who recently passed away. He had taken a temporary break from his duties owing to his illness.
Since 2015, Ratilal Govind served as a Labour councillor for the Evington ward and was vice-chair of Leicester City Council's overview select committee.
He also looked after the adult social care scrutiny commission and the licensing and public safety committee.
His colleagues and friends announced the news on Twitter along with paying tributes.
The Leicester East Labour group broke the news, saying: "It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of Councillor Ratilal Govind.
“We send our deep condolences to his wife and family. May he Rest in Peace. We will miss him greatly. Om Shanti Shanti. "
