Veteran politician from Bihar and Former Union Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh passed away today. He was undergoing treatment at AIIMS, Delhi about a week ago after developing post-Covid complications.
Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, recently resigned from RJD party.
Singh who was tested positive for COVID-19 in June, after which he was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who this morning was speaking at the launch of petroleum projects in Bihar, began his speech by paying tribute to Mr Singh. “Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is no more among us. His demise has left a void in the political sphere of Bihar as well as the country,” the Prime Minister said.
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, also tweeted condolences.
“The passing away of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh is tragic. An outstanding leader rooted to ground, Raghuvansh babu was a true stalwart with phenomenal understanding of rural India. With his spartan and sagely lifestyle, he enriched public life. Condolences to his family & followers,” he said.
Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar have expressed grief over demise of Raghuvansh Prasad Singh.
आदरणीय रघुवंश बाबू! अभी चंद दिन पहले तो AIIMS में आपसे बात हुई थी। मेरे द्वारा जल्द स्वस्थ होने की बात कहने पर आपने कहा था जल्द बाहर आकर साथ में कड़ा संघर्ष करेंगे। पिता जी के जेल जाने के बाद आप चंद लोग ही तो ऊर्जा और प्रेरणा देते रहे है।अचानक चले गए आप और मुझे लगभग अकेला कर गए।
Tejashwi Yadav