New Delhi: 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh has passed away at the age of 91. He passed away at a PGI hospital in Chandigarh. Let us also tell you that this week his wife Nirmal Milkha Singh also succumbed to her injuries in the battle with Covid and now flying Sikh Milkha has passed away. The news of Milkha Singh's demise has shocked the entire country. In fact, apart from politicians like President Kovind, Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, the film industry and the cricketing world have also expressed grief over his demise today.
The passing of sporting icon Milkha Singh fills my heart with grief? The story of his struggles and strength of character will continue to inspire generations of Indians? My deepest condolences to his family members, and countless admirers?
The passing of sporting icon Milkha Singh fills my heart with grief? The story of his struggles and strength of character will continue to inspire generations of Indians? My deepest condolences to his family members, and countless admirers?
In a tweet on the passing away of Milkha Singh, President Ram Nath Kovind wrote: "My heart is filled with grief over the passing away of sporting icon Milkha Singh, the story of his struggles and the strength of his character will continue to inspire generations of Indians, my deepest condolences to his family members and countless fans." At the same time, Prime Minister Modi has also expressed grief. He has said, "In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh ji, we have lost a great player who captured the imagination of the country, who held a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. His inspiring personality made him dear to millions of people, hurt by his demise."
? President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 18, 2021
? President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 18, 2021
Apart from him, Home Minister Amit Shah condoled his demise and said, "The country is mourning the tragic death of flying Sikh, great runner Milkha Singh ji. They have left an indelible mark on world athletics. The country will always remember him as one of the brightest stars of Indian sports. I have deep est condolences with his family and innumerable supporters." At the same time, film actor Shah Rukh Khan wrote, 'Flying Sikhs may no longer be personally with us, but their presence will always be felt and their heritage will be unique. An inspiration to me. An inspiration for millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh Sir.'
In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation?s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians? His inspiring personality endeared himself to millions? Anguished by his passing away? pic?twitter?com/h99RNbXI28
In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation?s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians? His inspiring personality endeared himself to millions? Anguished by his passing away? pic?twitter?com/h99RNbXI28
? Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021
? Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021
Apart from him, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted, "The passing away of shri Milkha Singh ji, a well-known runner, 'Padma Shri' awardee, is an irreparable loss to the sports world. His life is a wonderful inspiration for the nation. May Lord Ram give the departed holy soul the strength to bear this pain by the place in his supreme religion and to the bereaved family. Om Shanti!''
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