KANPUR: JK Group chairman Gaur Hari Singhania passed away today. Heart attack.

Singhania (80) was the President of JK Organization and Promoter Director of JK Cements Limited since 1994 when JK was self incorporated.

A sports enthusiast, he is also a major supporter of JK Cements Ltd. Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). He was predeceased by his son Yadupati Singhania.

He was cremated at Bhagwat Das Ghat in the city this afternoon.

CMD of Jagran Prakashan Mahendra Mohan Gupta expressed his condolences and said Singhania He was a true supporter of the city of Kanpur in 1935 and he was born on June 12, 1935 in Kanpur.

Gupta, former president of Uttar Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, “Golbabu not only promoted sports related activities in Kanpur and the state but also participated in all industrial activities and made the city proud.” .

Gupta added, “Singhania not only managed the family business but also promoted cricket and other sports. He established the Dr. Gore Singhania Cricket Academy to develop national and state cricket talent.” .

BCCI Vice President and UPCA Secretary General Rajiv Shukla today condoled Singhania on the death.

Lalit Khana, Vice President, JK Group said that Padampat Singhania Bridge Academy was established under Singhania’s leadership to promote the game of bridge.

In the field of education, he has contributed to several universities and started a college in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Singhania has served as Chairman of Jaykay Enterprises Ltd, JK Cotton Ltd and JK Traders Ltd among others.

He is also the Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Traders Association and Uttar Pradesh Employers Association. India. In addition, he is the founding Chairman of UP Stock Exchange and the founding sponsor of United Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He has also served as a director of various companies such as Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment Corporation, Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation and Uttar Pradesh Sugar Corporation.