New Delhi: Expressing grief on the death of veteran party leader Virbhadra Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday expressed her deepest condolences. Virbhadra Singh (87) passed away on early Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH) after a three-month-long battle with post-Covid complications.
In her message, Sonia Gandhi said, "Virbhadra Singh leaves behind a legacy of service rendered for nearly six decades to the people of Himachal Pradesh and the nation." She said that serving as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for six-time and a former Union Minister, he had the opportunity of working with many "stalwarts" through different generations.
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"Popular for his affable and grounded nature, he remained close to people brought about far-reaching positive changes through his administrative acumen. He was one of the tallest stalwarts of the Congress Party and remained a dedicated Congressperson throughout," she said.
Sonia underlined that his contribution to the party, as indeed to the state and the country will be valued and cherished forever. Virbhadra Singh had twice recovered from Covid-19. He had suffered from a heart attack on July 5 and was in the critical care unit of the IGMCH. Later, he was put on a ventilator after he had a breathing problem.
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