Rajnath Singh pays last respects to Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid a floral tribute to the Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh at the latter's residence in Chhatarpur. Singh was a member of the Upper House and died in a Singapore hospital where he was under treatment for the past few months.

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday paid last respects to former Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh at the latter's residence in Chhatarpur in the national capital. He also paid a floral tribute to the late leader.

Earlier on Sunday, the mortal remains of Amar Singh were brought to his residence. He had passed away at a Singapore hospital on Saturday, aged 64 years. Singh was a member of the Upper House and died in a Singapore hospital where he was under treatment for the past few months.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, on Saturday expressed condolences over Amar Singh's death and said he was an able parliamentarian.

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Singh's demise and said he was an energetic public figure.

"Amar Singhji was an energetic public figure. In the last few decades, he witnessed some of the major political developments from close quarters. He was known for his friendships across many spheres of life. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his friends and family. Om Shanti," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed his condolences. Rajya Sabah MP Subramanian Swamy and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla were among leaders who condoled Singh's death.

(ANI Report)