President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the demise of former union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Ajit Singh. The RLD chief passed away earlier this morning due to COVID-19 at the age of 82.
Rashtriya Lok Dal President Chaudhary Ajit Singh passes away, confirms Jayant Chaudhary
He had tested positive for COVID19 on April 20 pic.twitter.com/TfNE5cimE4
— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2021
“Saddened by the news of the demise of RJD chief and former Union Minister Chaudhary Ajit Singh. He always raised his voice in the interest of the farmers. As a public representative and minister, he left a different impression on the politics of the country. My condolences to his family and well-wishers,” the President tweeted.
राष्ट्रीय लोकदल के प्रमुख और पूर्व केन्द्रीय मंत्री चौधरी अजित सिंह के निधन की सूचना से दुख हुआ। उन्होंने किसानों के हित में हमेशा आवाज उठायी। जनप्रतिनिधि व मंत्री के रूप में उन्होंने देश की राजनीति पर अलग छाप छोड़ी। उनके परिवार और शुभचिंतकों के प्रति मेरी शोक संवेदनाएं
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 6, 2021
Prime Minister Modi, while expressing grief on the demise of the former union minister, said that Singh was always devoted to the interests of the farmers. “Deeply saddened by the passing away of former Union Minister Chaudhary Ajit Singh ji. He was always devoted to the interests of the farmers. He efficiently discharged the responsibilities of several departments at the Centre. My condolences to his family in this hour of mourning,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री चौधरी अजित सिंह जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। वे हमेशा किसानों के हित में समर्पित रहे। उन्होंने केंद्र में कई विभागों की जिम्मेदारियों का कुशलतापूर्वक निर्वहन किया। शोक की इस घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएं उनके परिजनों और प्रशंसकों के साथ हैं। ओम शांति!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 6, 2021
Singh, a prominent leader in western Uttar Pradesh, was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi after he tested positive for the coronavirus on April 20. Singh was a seven-time MP from Baghpat and served as union minister for civil aviation, agriculture, and food processing industries in different governments.
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Son of former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, he quit the computer industry to return to India and join politics. Singh became a Rajya Sabha member in 1986.
Many political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah, Mayawati and others, have also expressed their condolences.
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of my friend and Rashtriya Lok Dal supremo, Sri Chaudhary Ajit Singh Ji. A true farmer leader, he fought battles for farmers' welfare from the streets to the Parliament. Our heartfelt condolences to @jayantrld and Chaudhary family pic.twitter.com/ZvsON0NfRG
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) May 6, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to @jayantrld ji, family, friends and followers of Shri Ajit Singh ji.
He was amongst the tallest leaders of western UP&someone who selflessly worked to develop the region. UP loses its son of soil, India its senior leader.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) May 6, 2021
Shocked to hear of the demise of Ajit Singh ji. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through @jayantrld. I join my father, who had a long & warm association with your father, in sending our condolences & prayers.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 6, 2021
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ajit Singh, former Union Minister and President, Rashtriya Lok Dal.
On behalf of Tamil Nadu, I convey our condolences to @jayantrld, other family members and party cadres mourning the demise.
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) May 6, 2021
I am truly sad that my good friend for over 35 years, Ajit Singh son of Charan Singh died today due to Coronavirus. He was simple and straight forward with me all his life. In the late 1980s and thereafter he held many Ministerial posts.
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) May 6, 2021
Saddened to learn about the demise of Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh Ji. His contribution to the welfare of farmers and deep connection with people will always be remembered. Condolences to his family members and followers. Om Shanti.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) May 6, 2021