Kalyan Singh death latest news updates: He felt pain for farmers, oppressed and backward, says Murli Manohar Joshi

Rajasthan govt announces two-day mouring

Rajasthan government on Sunday announced two-day state mourning on the demise of former state governor Kalyan Singh

Kalyan Singh’s mortal remains being taken to airport

Lucknow | Mortal remains of late former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh being taken to Chaudhary Charan Singh International airport, from where they will taken to Aligarh pic.twitter.com/muqSYif4TX

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2021

‘He was nation’s leader’

Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi said Kalyan Singh wasn’t the leader of a caste. “He felt pain for farmers, oppressed and backward but he wasn’t their leader alone. He was nation’s leader…It’s a personal loss. We faced batons and bullets together. It’ll be tough to make up for the loss.”

Kalyan Singh wasn't the leader of a caste. He felt pain for farmers, oppressed & backward but he wasn't their leader alone. He was nation's leader...It's a personal loss. We faced batons & bullets together. It'll be tough to make up for the loss: Sr BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi pic.twitter.com/yvovLpJ7jc

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2021

Rajnath Singh pays last respects 

Defence minister Rajnath Singh paid his last respects to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh at the latter’s residence in Lucknow.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays his last respects to former UP CM Kalyan Singh at the latter's residence in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/cnMc8O6B0m

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2021

PM Modi pays tribute to Kalyan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said we have lost a capable leader and we “should leave no stone unturned in fulfilling his dreams”.

#WATCH | Lucknow: PM Narendra Modi speaks on the demise of former UP CM Kalyan Singh. He says, "We have lost a capable leader. We should make maximum efforts by taking his values & resolutions to compensate for him; we should leave no stone unturned in fulfilling his dreams...." pic.twitter.com/I61qz8H0Yx

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2021

In Pictures: Kalyan Singh’s son pays tributes to his father

BJP MP Rajveer Singh, son of late former UP CM Kalyan Singh, breaks down while paying last respects to his father

"He may not be physically among us, but we'll complete his unfinished works. He lived in hearts of people. He hasn't passed away, he's become immortal," he says pic.twitter.com/vbcJcxyhLY

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2021

Amarinder Singh condoles death of Kalyan Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh condoled the demise of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh. Expressing sadness at his death, Singh said he was a leader of the masses and served on many prestigious positions.     

“Saddened to know about the demise of former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Kalyan Singh Ji. He was a leader of the masses and served on many prestigious positions. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP!” the Punjab chief minister said in a tweet.

Ex-UP CM’s remains to be moved to state Vidhansabha shortly 

Kalyan singh’s mortal remains are now being moved from his residence in Lucknow. It will be taken to the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in an army truck.

Kalyan Singh ji epitome of transparency in public life, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Singh was synonymous with transparency and public service and described his demise as an “irreparable loss” for the society and the BJP.

Speaking to reporters at the SGPGI, he said, “Kalyan Singhji is no more. He was ailing for the past two months and was undergoing treatment. At around 9.15 pm, he breathed his last. All of us feel sad. As the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and a mass leader, he showed transparency and firmness in administration.”

Ex-UP CM’s last rites to be conducted in Aligarh on Monday

Adityanath said Singh’s mortal remains will be kept at his residence in Lucknow, at the Vidhan Bhavan and then at the BJP office, so that people can pay their tributes. On Sunday evening, the body will be taken to Aligarh, where it will be kept in the stadium. On Monday morning, the body of the departed leader will be taken to Atrauli — his “karmabhoomi” and “janmabhoomi”. The last rites will be performed with full state honours in Narora on Monday afternoon, the chief minister said.

PM Modi pays tribute to Kalyan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid his last respects to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh here.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi pays his last respects to former UP CM Kalyan Singh at the latter's residence in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/LMPDk0Zwqf

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2021

Advani remembers Kalyan Singh as stalwart of Indian politics, grassroots leader

Paying rich tributes to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, veteran BJP leader L K Advani said on Sunday that his commitment, drive and sincerity towards resolving the Ayodhya issue was a great source of strength for his party and others who eagerly waited to see the realisation of their dream of a grand Ram temple. 

Expressing sadness at his death, Advani said Singh was a stalwart of Indian politics and a grassroots leader. He endeared himself to the masses by working tirelessly for the upliftment of the weaker sections and contributed greatly to the overall progress of the state, the longest serving president of the BJP said.

Modi lands at Lucknow airport, will pay last respects to Kalyan Singh shortly

PM Narendra Modi lands in Lucknow to pay his last respects to former UP CM Kalyan Singh.

He was received by Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath, BJP national president JP Nadda and others. pic.twitter.com/3Pj34lDdm3

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2021

After UP, Uttarakhand govt announces one-day state mourning

Uttarakhand Government has declared a one-day state mourning today, following the demise of former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh. Then national flag will be flown at half-mast in all government buildings and offices in the state.

Kalyan Singh ji’s death irreparable personal loss, says Defence Minister Rajnay

(Ex-UP CM) Kalyan Singh's demise has caused irreparable damage. We shared an old relationship. I've known him since I was elected as MLA in 1977 when he became UP Health Minister. It's difficult to decide whether he was a leader, big brother or friend: Defence Min Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/9ptzz9FCVV

— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2021

Adityanath, state BJP president arrive at Amausi airport to receive PM Modi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath and UP BJP President Swatantra Dev reaches Airport to receive PM Modi arriving at Lucknow  to pay homage to Former CM Kalyan Singh at his residence. Modis supposed to arrive at the residence shortly.

PM Modi took to Twitter to express his condolences

Kalyan Singh Ji gave voice to crores of people belonging to the marginalised sections of society. He made numerous efforts towards the empowerment of farmers, youngsters and women.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 21, 2021

Yogi Adityanath pays tributes to Kalyan SIngh

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pays his respects to late former CM Kalyan Singh at the latter's residence in Lucknow pic.twitter.com/36oRxlFCRR

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2021

UP govt declares three days of state mourning

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who visited Singh in the hospital earlier on Saturday, also expressed his condolences, calling his death an irreparable loss. His government has declared three days of state mourning and a holiday on August 23 when Mr Singh’s body will be cremated.

Kalyan Singh passes away at 89

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJP veteran Kalyan Singh, who was ailing for some time, died at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow on Saturday night. He was 89.