Punjab CM mourns passing away of Virbhadra Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday condoled the sad demise of Virbhadra Singh. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of Virbhadra Singh who was a seasoned politician and a fine human being with the qualities of head and heart”.

Virbhadra Singh, former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and the veteran Congress leader died in Shimla in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 87.

Singh, who suffered from heart attack on Monday and was critical, died at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) at 3.40 am on Thursday, senior medical superintendent Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Dr. Janak Raj said.

Singh was put on ventilator in the intensive care unit under the supervision of the doctors of the cardiology department on Wednesday after he had complained of breathing problems, he added.

The veteran leader had tested positive for Covid-19 on June 11 for the second time in two months. He had earlier tested positive for the disease on April 12.

Recalling the outstanding services rendered by Virbhadra Singh as 6 times Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Captain Amarinder Singh said that he not only ensured holistic development of the hill state but also played a pivotal role for overall wellbeing of all sections of the society. In the death of Virbhadra Singh, a void has been created in Congress as the party has been bereft of his valuable services and advice on certain internal matters, added the Chief Minister.

Sharing his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, relatives and friends, Captain Amarinder Singh prayed to the Almighty to grant courage to bear this irreparable loss in this hour of grief and eternal peace to the departed soul.