PM condoles Arjun Singh’s death
March 5th, 2011 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar. 5 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the demise of veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh.
In a condolence message to Singh’s wife, Saroj Kumari, the Prime Minister described Arjun Singh as “one of the senior most leaders in our political life. In his passing away the country has lost a veteran leader who left a strong imprint on our political life.”
The text of the Prime Minister’s message is as follows:
“I was deeply grieved to hear of the sad demise of Shri Arjun Singh. Shri Arjun Singh was one of the senior most leaders in our political life. He began his political career as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Madhya Pradesh and served the state in many capacities. He rose to become Chief Minister of the state first from 1980-85 and later again in 1988-89.
Shri Arjun Singh had a distinguished career in Parliament and was a sitting Member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of his passing away. He held a number of sensitive and important assignments during his career, notably holding the office of the Minister of Human Resource Development in the Government of India for eight years.
Shri Arjun Singh will be remembered for his deep concern for the welfare of the disadvantaged sections and for promoting the cause of equality and social justice in the country. He was an able administrator, experienced legislator and a leader who had strong ties to the people.
In his passing away, the country has lost a veteran leader who left a strong imprint on our political life. I convey my deepest condolences to you, all members of the family and Shri Arjun Singh’s many friends, well wishers and followers. I pray for the repose of the departed soul.” (ANI)
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