NewDelhi September 27 :A veteran BJP leader, Jaswant Singh, had first served in the Indian Army before joining politics.Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passed away this morning.
He died at 6:55 AM at Delhi’s Army Hospital (Research & Referral) where he was admitted in June.
“It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Honourable Major Jaswant Singh (Retired), former Cabinet Minister of government of India at 0655 hours on 27 September 2020. He was admitted on 25 Jun 2020 and being treated for Sepsis with Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome and effects of Severe Head Injury old (Optd) had a Cardiac arrest this morning,” a statement from the hospital said.
“Despite the best efforts of the attending team of specialists to resuscitate him, he could not be revived and passed away at 0655 hours on 27 Sep 2020. His COVID status is negative,” it further said.
82-year-old a veteran BJP leader, Jaswant Singh, had first served in the Indian Army before joining politics.
PM Modi remembered the role played by Singh. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted:
“Jaswant Singh ji served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics. During Atal ji’s Government, he handled crucial portfolios and left a strong mark in the worlds of finance, defence and external affairs. Saddened by his demise.”
“Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on matters of politics and society. He also contributed to the strengthening of the BJP. I will always remember our interactions. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said:
“Deeply pained by the passing away of veteran BJP leader and former Minister, Shri Jaswant Singh ji. He served the nation in several capacities including the charge of Raksha Mantri. He distinguished himself as an effective Minister and Parliamentarian.”
A veteran BJP leader, Jaswant Singh, had first served in the Indian Army in the 1950s and 60s, but he later resigned to pursue a career in politics.
Jaswant Singh, who was from Rajasthan, had served as India’s foreign minister, defense minister and finance minister. He served as a member of both the Houses of the Parliament and held several important positions in the NDA Cabinet.