Buta Singh joined the Congress party under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1960s.
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- Buta Singh in a coma after a brain hemorrhage late last year; I was in AIIMS
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Rahul Gandhi led the nation in condoning the death of Buta Singh
- Minister of the Interior in Rajiv Gandhi’s cabinet in 1986; minister of 18 departments
New Delhi:
The leader of Congress and former Union Minister Buta Singh died at the AIIMS in Delhi early on Saturday morning. He was 86 years old. He had been in a coma since October last year after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
Her passing was announced by her son Arvinder Singh Lovely Sidhu on Facebook. “My father, Buta Singh, passed away this morning. May Waheguru bless his soul,” the Hindi post read.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country by condoning the death of Singh, who was a member of Shiromani Akali Dal before joining Congress in the 1960s.
Shri Buta Singh Ji was a seasoned administrator and an effective voice for the welfare of the poor and oppressed. Saddened by his passing. My condolences to his family and followers.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2021
Tributes also came from President Ram Nath Kovind, Congressional Rahul Gandhi, Ashok Gehlot, Amarinder Singh and Kuldeep Bishnoi, in addition to many others, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“The country has lost a true public servant and a loyal leader with the death of Sardar Buta Singh Ji. He dedicated his entire life to serving the country and the welfare of the people. For this, he will always be remembered. My condolences to the members of his family during this difficult time, “Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.
“It is sad to hear about the passing of former Union Minister, Leader of Congress and former Rajasthan MP, Shri Buta Singh ji. My deepest condolences to the members of his family at this difficult time, may God give you strength to endure this loss. Rest in peace, “Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot wrote of the former four-time MP from Jalore State.
With the passing of Shri Buta Singh, the country has lost one of the oldest MPs with rich administrative experience. He championed the cause of the oppressed and marginalized. Condolences to his family and supporters.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 2, 2021
Sharing the photos of Buta Singh with former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao and former Haryana Prime Minister Bhajan Lal, his father, Mr. Bishoni recalled their close friendship.
Deeply saddened to hear the disappearance of former Union Minister Sardar Buta Singh ji, a high-ranking leader and a very close friend of my late father. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP???? pic.twitter.com/BrN2GKZhvx
– Kuldeep Bishnoi (@bishnoikuldeep) January 2, 2021
Born in 1934 in Jalandhar of Punjab, Buta Singh joined the Congress under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and was close to Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, both.
Mr. Singh was first elected to Parliament in 1962. Over the years, he served as Minister of the Interior in the government of Rajiv Gandhi from 1986 to 1989, National Chairman of the Scheduled Caste Commission, Governor of West Bengal and Bihar and Union Minister of Agriculture. , Railways, Commerce and Sports, among other departments.
Saddened to learn of the passing of former Indian Home Minister Buta Singh Ji. He also served as governor of Bihar and West Bengal. I pray for strength for your family and friends in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
– Captain Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 2, 2021
Saddened by the passing of Buta Singh ji, an eight-time Lok Sabha MP and former Union Cabinet Minister. My condolences to his family, friends and supporters.
– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 2, 2021
Deeply disheartened by the sad disappearance of Sardar Buta Singh ji. A staunch congressman and parliamentary distinction, he contributed immensely to nation-building as minister of 18 departments.
I offer my condolences to his family, friends and followers. pic.twitter.com/nTSgqosuOy
– KC Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) January 2, 2021
Shri Buta Singh ji dedicated her life to serving the poor and oppressed. He served the nation in various capacities. Sorrowful for his disappearance. Condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti.
– Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 2, 2021
Saddened to learn of the passing of former Union Minister and former Governor Shri Buta Singh Ji. Throughout his life he worked for the empowerment of the oppressed. My condolences to the family. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/t39LVWeklT
– Shripad Y. Naik (@shripadynaik) January 2, 2021
Singh’s last political assignment was a two-year term as governor of Bihar in 2004, after which he only held organizational positions within Congress.
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