PM Modi condoles demise of Virbhadra Singh
PTI, Jul 8, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
New Delhi: Condoling the death of veteran Congress leader and former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he played a pivotal role in the state and served its people.
The 87-year-old Singh died in Shimla early Thursday after a prolonged illness.
A nine-time MLA and five-time MP, Singh served as Himachal Pradesh chief minister for six times.
Paying tributes Modi said, “Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji had a long political career, with rich administrative and legislative experience. He played a pivotal role in Himachal Pradesh and served the people of the state. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”
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