Jaswant Singh died today after a long period of illness. He was 82 years old.
New Delhi:
Former Union Minister Jaswant Singh, a close associate of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, died today following a long period of illness. He was 82 years old.
Jaswant Singh, a former army officer, fell ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He was in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June of this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders paid tribute to Mr. Singh, saying he served India diligently and will be remembered for his unique perspective on political and social issues.
Condemning his death, Premier Modi said, “Jaswant Singh Ji has served our nation diligently, first as a soldier, then during his long association with politics. During the government of Atal Ji, he has managed crucial portfolios and left a strong imprint in the world of finance, defense and external affairs. Sad of his passing. “
In his message, Premier Modi added, “Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on political and societal issues. He also helped strengthen the BJP. I will always remember our interactions. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti. “
Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on political and social issues. He also contributed to the strengthening of the BJP. I will always remember our interactions. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2020
Expressing his anguish, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that Jaswant Singh has served the nation in many capacities and has distinguished himself as an effective minister and parliamentarian.
“Jaswant Singh ji will be remembered for his intellectual ability and excellent performance in the service of the nation. He also played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Rajasthan. Condolences to his family and supporters at this sad hour. Om Shanti, “Rajnath Singh told me.
“Saddened by the passing of Jaswant Singh ji, a devotee who has served our nation diligently; be it politics or the armed forces. My condolences to his relatives and supporters. Om Shanti,” the minister wrote. ‘Union Smriti Irani.
Saddened by the passing of Jaswant Singh ji, a devotee who has served our nation diligently; whether it is politics or the armed forces.
My condolences to his loved ones and his supporters. Om Shanti ????– Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) September 27, 2020
Delhi’s chief minister also condoned his death on social media. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Sh Jaswant Singh ji. He has worked for the country all his life, whether inside the government or outside. May his soul rest in peace,” M tweeted. Kejriwal.
V sad to hear of the disappearance of Sh Jaswant Singh ji. He has worked for the country his entire life, whether inside government or outside. That his soul rests in peace.
– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 27, 2020
Highlighting Jaswant Singh’s service in both politics and the Indian armed forces, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb expressed his condolences on Mr. Singh’s death.
Sad at the passing of top BJP leader and former Union Minister Shri Jaswant Singh Ji, he served the country with the utmost empathy, both in politics and in the military.
My condolences to his loved ones and his supporters. Om Shanti– Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) September 27, 2020
