Written by Om Prakash Thakur
Party line leaders condoled the loss of life of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday.
Singh’s physique has been saved at his non-public residence Holly Lodge in Jakhu, Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur visited the Holy Lodge, the place he met the household. He expressed condolences to former CM’s spouse Pratibha Singh and their son, Shimla Rural MLA Vikramaditya Singh.
Thakur stated that Singh’s contribution within the improvement of the state was unprecedented, including that he devoted his total life for the upliftment of each part of the society, paying particular consideration to the weaker and weaker sections. He stated that it could be troublesome to fill the void created by the loss of life of Virbhadra Singh.
Former Chief Minister and Virbhadra Singh’s arch political rival Prem Kumar Dhumal additionally expressed grief and stated that he was an incredible fighter who fought lots in life. “He faced challenges, be it personal, political or social, bravely and never gave up,” stated Dhumal, including that an period has come to an finish in Himachal.
Another BJP chief and political rival of Virbhadra Singh from Rauru constituency Khushi Ram Balnahata paid tribute to the previous CM. “He was very talked-about among the many plenty. He was born in a royal household however lived among the many frequent folks, which is why the folks of the state liked him. He was an incredible chief and administrator. I contested towards him 4 instances from Rohru however he by no means did low cost politics.
CPI(M) chief and MLA Rakesh Singha stated, “The death of such a leader is a great loss for Himachal and his contribution will always be remembered.”
Former Union Minister Anand Sharma stated that Congress has misplaced a very talked-about chief who contributed for the betterment of the folks of Himachal for six many years.
Spokesperson Yashwant Chhajta stated that on Friday, the physique can be saved on the Ridge Maidan for ‘final darshan’ for the general public from 9 am to 11.30 am.
After this, it will likely be taken to Rajiv Bhawan, State Congress Office on Cart Road, Shimla, the place it will likely be saved from 11.40 am to 1 pm.
The household spokesperson stated that after this the physique shall be taken to Rampur by highway at 1 pm and it’s scheduled to succeed in Padam Palace Rampur at 6 pm.
He stated that earlier than the final rites at 3 pm on Saturday, the physique can be saved at Padam Palace Rampur for ‘final darshan’ from 8 am to 2 pm.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
