Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the demise of Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief and former Union Minister Ajit Singh, who passed away today at the age of 82 after battling COVID-19.
“Saddened to know about the passing away of Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief and former Union Minister Ajit Singh. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family members and friends”, the Odisha CM tweeted.
Saddened to know about the passing away of Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief and former Union Minister #AjitSingh. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family members and friends.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 6, 2021
Many political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed their condolences.