Jaswant Singh, former Cabinet Minister & veteran politician, passes away at 82

Former Union Minister and ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. In 2014, he suffered a serious head injury and was admitted to Army's Research and Referral hospital in Delhi for treatment. He was in a state of coma ever since

The Army hospital in a statement said, "It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Hon’ble Major Jaswant Singh (Retd), 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. 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."

'Saddened by his demise'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to condole his demise and said that "Jaswant Singh Ji served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics." PM Modi recalled that during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure, Jaswant Singh handled crucial portfolios and left a strong mark in the worlds of finance, defence and external affairs.

In another tweet, PM Modi said the veteran politician also contributed to the strengthening of the BJP and he "will always remember" his interactions with the former minister. 

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'An effective Minister and Parliamentarian'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh consoling the death of Jaswant Singh said that he distinguished himself as an effective Minister and Parliamentarian. "Shri Jaswant Singh Ji would be remembered for his intellectual capabilities and a stellar record in service to the nation," Rajnath said. 

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