Kolkata: Senior BJP leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh breathed his last in Lucknow on Saturday. The man whose political career featured ups and downs galore was at the helm when the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992 – an act that earned him admonition all over. However, as death does to you, condolences pour in…here we go…!!
Kalyan Singh had a magical connect with masses. As CM of UP, he determinedly pursued clean politics & purged governance of criminals & corruption. He dignified the offices he held. His demise leaves a vacuum in public life. My heartfelt condolences -President Ram Nath Kovind
I am saddened beyond words. Kalyan Singh Ji…statesman, veteran administrator, grassroots level leader & great human. He leaves behind an indelible contribution towards the development of Uttar Pradesh. Spoke to his son Rajveer Singh and expressed condolences – PM Narendra Modi
Kalyan Singh raised the voice of the downtrodden in the UP Assembly or the Parliament. He had been committed to the cause of Ram Janmbhommi. On the day of stone laying for Ram Temple, I spoke to him over the phone & he said his dreams came true – Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Kalyan Singh was a stalwart of Indian politics, who left an indelible mark on the country & society with his personality & work… In his demise, I have lost my elder brother & companion. The void created by his death is almost impossible to fill – Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
I got an opportunity to work with Kalyan Singh for some time. His demise is a great loss for India, especially for BJP. He always stood by his decision. I express my condolences to his family & friends. May his soul rest in peace: Governor of Rajasthan Kalraj Mishra
I’m deeply saddened today. Kalyan Singh’s demise is an end of an era of Indian politics. He was a leader who never compromised with his value. He struggled for the welfare of the poor, women & farmers: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
With the passing away of Kalyan Singh, we have lost an eminent personality who left an indelible mark at the national level with his political acumen, administrative experience and development-oriented approach: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Three-day state mourning will be declared to condole the demise of Kalyan Singh. His last rites will be performed on the bank of Ganga in Narora in the evening of on August 23. There will be a public holiday on August 23 – Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Saddened by the demise of former CM Kalyan Singh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family – SP chief Akhilesh Yadav
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