Buta Singh passes away: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, other leaders condole his demise

New Delhi: Former Union Minister, former MP from Rajasthan and Congress leader Buta Singh passed away today.

The leader’s son, Arvinder Singh Lovely Sidhu took to Facebook to inform about his father’s passing. “My father, Buta Singh passed away today morning. May Waheguru bless his soul,” his post read (roughly translated from Hindi).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Congress leader Buta Singh.

Shri Buta Singh Ji was an experienced administrator and effective voice for the welfare of the poor as well as downtrodden. Saddened by his passing away. My condolences to his family and supporters.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2021

Rahul Gandhi also expressed grief on the sudden demise of Congress leader Buta Singh.

सरदार बूटा सिंह जी के देहांत से देश ने एक सच्चा जनसेवक और निष्ठावान नेता खो दिया है।

उन्होंने अपना पूरा जीवन देश की सेवा और जनता की भलाई के लिए समर्पित कर दिया, जिसके लिए उन्हें सदैव याद रखा जाएगा।

इस मुश्किल समय में उनके परिवारजनों को मेरी संवेदनाएँ।

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 2, 2021

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief at the demise of the Congress leader and extended condolences to his family.

Sad to learn about the demise of former union minister, senior Congress leader and former MP from Rajasthan, Shri Buta Singh ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family members in this difficult time, may God give them strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) January 2, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family members and friends on the sad demise of very powerful voice of downtrodden, former Union Minister & senior leader of @INCIndia, Sardar Buta Singh ji ! It’s personal loss to me & my family. He will always remain in our hearts. @ArvinderLovely pic.twitter.com/lBEJI44Anv

— Akshaya K.Mauryaअक्षय कुमार मौर्य (@AkshayaKMaurya) January 2, 2021

He was the Union Home Minister of India, Governor of Bihar and was chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes from 2007 to 2010.

This is a developing story.