File photo of former union minister and BJP veteran Jaswant Singh. (PTI)
Condoning the death of Jaswant Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his service to the nation as a soldier and later as a Union minister.
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Former union minister and former BJP leader Jaswant Singh died on Sunday at the age of 82. As a major tribute to the party’s veteran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his service to the nation as a soldier and later as a Union minister.
“Jaswant Singh Ji served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and then during his long association with politics. During Atal Ji’s rule, he handled crucial portfolios and left a strong mark on the world of finance, defense, and foreign affairs. Saddened by his passing, ”Modi tweeted.
Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on politics and society. It also contributed to the strengthening of the BJP. I will always remember our interactions. Condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti, ”he added.
I spoke with Shri Manvendra Singh and he expressed his condolences on the unfortunate passing of Shri Jaswant Singh Ji. True to his nature, Jaswant Ji fought his illness with immense courage for the past six years.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2020
The former cabinet minister was admitted to the Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt for treatment. “It is with deep sorrow that we report the sad passing of the Honorable Major Jaswant Singh (Retd), former Minister of Government of India at 06.55 am on September 27, 2020. He was admitted on June 25, 2020 and is being treated Sepsis with multi-organ dysfunction syndrome and the effects of a serious head injury. The old man (Optd) had a cardiac arrest this morning. Despite the best efforts of the team of specialists who treated him to resuscitate him, he could not be revived and died at 06.55 am on September 27, 2020 “, reads a statement issued by the Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt .
In announcing the passing of the former defense minister on Twitter, incumbent Rajnath Singh recalled him as a “distinguished minister and parliamentarian.”
“Deeply grieved by the passing of veteran BJP leader and former minister, Shri Jaswant Singh ji. He served the nation in various capacities, including the post of Raksha Mantri. He distinguished himself as an effective minister and parliamentarian, ”Rajnath tweeted.
“Shri Jaswant Singh ji would be remembered for his intellectual prowess and a stellar record in the service of the nation. He also played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Rajasthan. Condolences to his family and followers in this sad hour. Om Shanti, ”he added.
CM Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi also expressed his condolences. “It is sad to hear about the disappearance of Sh Jaswant Singh ji. He worked for the country his entire life, whether inside or outside the government. May his soul rest in peace (sic), ”he tweeted.
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