Jaswant Singh passes away: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh and others leaders condole Former Union Minister’s death

New Delhi: Major Jaswant Singh (Retd), former Cabinet Minister, passed away at 6:55 am today. He was admitted on 25 June & was being treated for Sepsis with Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome. He had a cardiac arrest this morning. His COVID status is negative, said Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Jaswant Singh .

The Prime Minister also said he has spoken to Jaswant Singh’s son and Congress leader Manvendra Singh and expressed condolences on the unfortunate demise of the leader.

Taking to his Twitter account, the PM wrote, “Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on matters of politics and society. He also contributed to the strengthening of the BJP. I will always remember our interactions. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”

“Jaswant Singh Ji served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics. During Atal Ji’s Government, he handled crucial portfolios and left a strong mark in the worlds of finance, defence and external affairs. Saddened by his demise. ”

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh too paid tributes to the departed leader and remembered his service to the nation and the BJP.

“Shri Jaswant Singh ji would be remembered for his intellectual capabilities and stellar record in service to the nation. He also played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Rajasthan. Condolences to his family and supporters in this sad hour. Om Shanti,” Rajnath Singh Tweeted.

Shri Jaswant Singh ji would be remembered for his intellectual capabilities and stellar record in service to the nation. He also played a key role in strengthening the BJP in Rajasthan. Condolences to his family and supporters in this sad hour. Om Shanti.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 27, 2020

पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री और वरिष्ठ नेता श्री जसवंत सिंह जी के निधन का दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।

प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें व परिजनों को इस आघात को सहने की क्षमता प्रदान करें।

ॐ शांति।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 27, 2020

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