Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh dies at 82:-

Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh dies at 82:-

Jaswant Singh has been the Defense Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, many have been ill for the last 6 years

Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh has passed away.  Jaswant Singh has been very ill for the last 6 years.  Senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh has been the defense minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Jaswant Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Jaswant Singh's demise, saying that Jaswant Singhji served our country diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics.  During Atalji's government he handled important departments and left a strong impression in finance, defense and foreign affairs.  I am saddened by his demise.

PM Modi said that Jaswant Singhji will be remembered for his unique vision on politics and social issues.  They made their significant contribution in strengthening the BJP.  I will always remember the conversation I had with them.  Condolences to his family and supporters.  Peace.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted a tribute to Jaswant Singh on his demise.  Rajnath Singh tweeted that he was deeply saddened by the demise of veteran BJP leader and former minister Shri Jaswant Singhji.  He served the country in many capacities, including in charge of the Ministry of Defense.  He established himself as an influential minister and MP.

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He has been in hospital since a head injury in 2014

 Notably, Jaswant Singh fell in the bathroom on August 7, 2014 and sustained serious head injuries.  He was later admitted to Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi for treatment.  He has been in a coma ever since.