Leaders across the political spectrum paid tributes to former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who passed away in Shimla early on Thursday, remembering him as a stalwart who was committed to serving the people in his long political career. Were. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Prime Narendra ModiFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and several Chief Ministers and Union Ministers remembered the veteran leader.
The 87-year-old Singh was a six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, nine-time MLA and five-time MP and a former Union Minister. President Kovind said that Singh’s long political career was marked by his commitment to serve the people of Himachal Pradesh. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Shri Virbhadra Singh ji had a long political career, with rich administrative and legislative experience. He played an important role in Himachal Pradesh and served the people of the state. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti”.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in a letter to Virbhadra Singh’s wife Pratibha Singh, said he left a huge void in the Congress, “because no other leader enjoyed the mass appeal and clout that he did”. “Among the tallest Congress leaders in the country, Mr. Singh won nine assembly and five Lok Sabha elections. He served as chief minister and a union minister six times. Despite belonging to royal lineage, his strength was his easy access to the people. In his death, our country has lost a people’s leader and an able administrator.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi described him as one of the biggest stalwarts of the party and said that the veteran leader has left behind a legacy of serving the people of Himachal Pradesh and the country for nearly six decades. He said in his condolence message, “Popular for his friendly and down to earth nature, he stayed close to the people and through his administrative acumen brought far-reaching positive change.”
“He was one of the biggest stalwarts of the Congress party and remained a dedicated Congress man throughout, he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described Singh as a stalwart, and said that he had a great desire to serve the people. His commitment was exemplary till the end.
Several Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, condoled Singh’s death. BJP President JP Nadda also expressed condolences. In a tweet, Rajnath Singh said, “Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri Virbhadra Singh ji, former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He was a political stalwart and an able administrator who made a remarkable contribution to public life and welfare of the people. My condolences. To his family and supporters. Om Shanti.” Condoling the death of Virbhadra Singh, Gadkari said that he will always be remembered for his service to the nation.
The Chief Ministers of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal and Delhi also condoled the death of the veteran leader. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she is “deeply saddened at the passing away of Shri Virbhadra Singh ji. A veteran politician, his loss leaves a void in the political arena. My sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and supporters”. . Describing the former Himachal Chief Minister as an able administrator and a people-loving gentleman, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said that Virbhadra Singh was not only an elder brother but also a mentor to many for us.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Virbhadra Singh’s contribution in the service of the party and the people will always be remembered. Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama also condoled the death of the former Himachal Pradesh chief minister. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra termed the death of the former Himachal Chief Minister as an irreparable loss.
Vadra said, “Keeping the political stature as towering mountains, Virbhadra Singh took Himachal Pradesh to new heights. His demise is an irreparable loss to all of us. May God rest him at his feet. My humble tributes.” ” Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that he was saddened by the defeat.
“It breaks my heart to hear the news of the passing of my friend, six-time Chief Minister and former Union Minister Virbhadra Singh. I shared a personal connection with Virbhadra ji, who was a good man and very affectionate. My heartfelt condolences to him. To the family and supporters. Great tribute,” Hooda said in a tweet in Hindi. Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma said that he was deeply saddened by Singh’s demise, adding that the Congress has lost an experienced and popular leader who provided inspiring leadership to generations of party workers.
Sharma, who hails from Himachal, said, “The tireless fighters have lost the battle of bravery for life. Himachal has lost its leader, who in his illustrious career spanning nearly six decades made a rich and lasting contribution to the development of Himachal.” Other leaders who mourned his death include Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Haryana Congress chief Kumari Selja and Rajya Sabha MP Pratap Singh Bajwa.
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