Former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Buta Singh passed away at the age of 86, on Saturday morning.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and many other dignitaries expressed their condolences by tweeting on his demise.
In the passing of Shri Buta Singh, the country has lost one of the longest serving parliamentarians with rich administrative experience. He championed the cause of the oppressed and marginalized. Condolences to his family and supporters.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 2, 2021
Shri Buta Singh Ji was an experienced administrator and effective voice for the welfare of the poor as well as downtrodden. Saddened by his passing away. My condolences to his family and supporters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2021
Saddened at the passing away of Buta Singh ji, eight-time Lok Sabha MP and former Union Cabinet Minister. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and supporters
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 2, 2021
Apart from this, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi also expressed condolences.
Shri Buta Singh ji dedicated his life serving poor and downtrodden. He served the nation in several capacities. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 2, 2021
Deeply disheartened by the sad demise of Sardar Buta Singh ji. A stalwart Congressman and Parliamentarian par distinction, he immensely contributed to nation-building as a Minister of 18 Departments.
I offer my condolences to his family, friends & followers. pic.twitter.com/nTSgqosuOy
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) January 2, 2021
Deeply saddened to hear the demise of former Union Minster Sardar Buta Singh ji, a senior leader and a very close friend of my late father. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP? pic.twitter.com/BrN2GKZhvx
— Kuldeep Bishnoi (@bishnoikuldeep) January 2, 2021