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Tribune News Service
New Delhi, July 8
Congress President Sonia Gandhi today condoled the passing of former Himachal chief minister Virbhadra Singh remembering him as one the tallest party stalwarts.
“Sonia Gandhi has expressed deepest condolences on the passing away of veteran Congressman and leader, Shri Virabhadra Singh.
She said Singh leaves behind a legacy of service rendered for nearly six decades to the people of Himachal Pradesh and the nation,” a Congress statement said.
Gandhi said Singh, a six time CM and former Union Minister, had the opportunity of working with many stalwarts through different generations.
“Popular for his affable and grounded nature, he remained close to people brought about far reaching positive changes through his administrative acumen. He was one of the tallest stalwarts of the Congress Party and remained a dedicated Congressperson throughout,” she said adding that his contribution to the party, as indeed to the state and the country will be valued and cherished forever.
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