SunstarTV Bureau: Senior Congress leader and former Union minister, Buta Singh died at AIIMS-Delhi, today.
86 years old Singh was in a coma since October last year after he suffered a brain hemorrhage.
His demise was announced by his son Arvinder Singh Lovely Sidhu on Facebook. He mentioned, “My father, Buta Singh, passed away today morning, may Waheguru bless his soul.”
Shri Buta Singh Ji was an experienced administrator and effective voice for the welfare of the poor as well as downtrodden. Saddened by his passing away. My condolences to his family and supporters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2021
Along with the PM, many other Indian leaders including President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi, Ashok Gehlot, and Kuldeep Bishnoi, Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee also paid tribute through their social media.
Saddened at the passing away of Buta Singh ji, eight-time Lok Sabha MP and former Union Cabinet Minister. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and supporters
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 2, 2021
Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Hindi, “The country has lost a true public servant and a loyal leader with the death of Sardar Buta Singh Ji. He devoted his entire life to service of the country and people’s well-being. For this, he will always be remembered.”
In the passing of Shri Buta Singh, the country has lost one of the longest serving parliamentarians with rich administrative experience. He championed the cause of the oppressed and marginalized. Condolences to his family and supporters.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 2, 2021
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, tweeted, “Sad to learn about the demise of former Union minister, senior Congress leader and former MP from Rajasthan, Shri Buta Singh ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family members in this difficult time, may God give them strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace.”
