By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Union Minister Jaswant Singh, who passed away on Sunday. Jaswant Singh was born on 3 January 1938 and died on 27 September 2020.
“Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on matters of politics and society,” said PM Modi. “ 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 also said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also shared grief over his passing.“Deeply pained by the passing away of veteran BJP leader & 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,” Singh wrote on Twitter.
Jaswant Singh Jasol is a retired officer of the Indian Army and a former cabinet minister. He is a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is one of India’s longest serving parliamentarians, having been a member of one or the other house almost continuously between 1980 and 2014.
