Vice President,&Prime Minister Condoles the Death of Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

(PIB NEWS) The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the sad demise of the former Vice President of India Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. In his condolence message, he has said that Shri Shekhawat had a glorious record of service to the country and the people in his many years in public life. He earned the respect and admiration of the people for his dedication, sense of public service and innate simplicity. His services to the country shall always be remembered,

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the demise of former Vice President of India, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.In a message to his wife Smt. Suraj Kanwar Shekhawat, Dr. Singh recalled Shri Shekhawat’s contributions to the country. Following is the text of the message from the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh: “It is with a great sadness that I learnt of the passing away of your husband, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. Shekhawatji was one of the tallest leaders that Rajasthan has produced. His life epitomized hard work and commitment to the public cause. His early years were difficult. Poverty forced him to quit school after which he found a job as a police constable. Indeed, it is a tribute to his leadership qualities that he overcame the disadvantages of his early life to carve out a sterling career in public service. Shekhawatji's persona was one of rare charisma. Together with a few others, he defined a whole era in the Bharatiya Janata Party. His many qualities of head and heart included a liberal outlook and generosity of spirit. As a social worker and a public figure, he always stood up for his principles. It was an exceptional courage of conviction which led him to condemn the 1982 Deorala incident of Sati at a time when few in his party and State were willing to speak out against it. Shekhawatji excelled in all positions he held. His three tenures as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan will be remembered for his sympathy and sensitivity to the problems of the poor and the disadvantaged and his administrative acumen. As the Vice-President of our country he worked to uphold our Constitution and our secular ethos. The void that Shekhawatji has left behind will be very difficult to fill. On this said occasion, I join the people of India in conveying my heartfelt condolences to the members of his family, friends and innumerable others who looked up to him”.
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