ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

‘Had Special Place in Our Hearts’: PM Modi On Milkha Singh’s Death

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Updated
Sports
3 min read
story-hero-img
i
Aa
Aa
Small
Aa
Medium
Aa
Large
Hindi Female

Condoling the demise of legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, 19 June, said the country has lost “a colossal sportsperson”.

Milkha Singh passed away late on 18 June after a prolonged battle with COVID-19. He was 91.

“In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation’s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. His inspiring personality endeared himself to millions. Anguished by his passing away,” Modi tweeted.

ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD
Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

In another tweet, the prime minister said he had spoken to Milkha Singh just a few days ago.

“Little did I know that it would be our last conversation. Several budding athletes will derive strength from his life journey. My condolences to his family and many admirers all over the world,” he added.

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh & Others Condole Singh’s Death

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that Milkha Singh had “left an indelible mark on world athletics.”

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “A sports icon is lost.”

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote that Singh would continue to remain “immortal in our hearts”.

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor called Singh’s death a “painful national loss.”

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia wrote that stories of Singh’s success “will continue to inspire future generations of sportsperson.”

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Milkha Singh was a wonderful person and had made the country proud with his achievements.

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot wrote, “He inspired generations of sportspersons to give their best.”

Home Minister Amit Shah, too, condoled Milkha Singh’s death on Twitter.
0

Milkha Singh was admitted in the COVID ward of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research in Chandigarh on 3 June. He was treated for the virus till 13 June following which he had tested negative.

However, due to post-COVID complications, he was shifted out of the COVID ward to a medical ICU. But he could not be retrieved from his critical condition, according to the hospital’s official spokesperson Ashok Kumar.

(At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Because the truth is worth it.)

Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from sports

Published: 
Speaking truth to power requires allies like you.
Become a Member
3 months
12 months
12 months
Check Member Benefits
Read More
×
×