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.
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.
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