Fertiliser major IFFCO's Chairman Balvinder Singh Nakai, 87, passed away on Monday. He was born on December 5, 1934. Nakai was a renowned farmer - cooperator, and was deeply involved in providing strength to Indian cooperative movement for the last three decades, , IFFCO said.

Taking to Twitter handle, Prime MisnterNarndra Modi condoled:- "Sardar Balvinder Singh Nakai Ji was a doyen of the agriculture and cooperatives sector. He made pioneering contributions towards empowering farmers. His passing away is saddening. Condolences to his family and well-wishers. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted PM Modi.

Union Mnster Amt Sha also tweeted saying - Saddened to learn about the passing away of a veteran co-operator and the Chairman IFFCO, Sardar Balvinder Singh Nakai Ji," Cooperation Minister Amit Shah tweeted. "He was active in the cooperative sector for the last three decades. My deepest condolences to his bereaved family. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," said Shah.Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar also tweeted to pay condolences to Nakai's family.

 IFFCO MD U S Awasthi said: "Deeply saddened & shocked by the demise of our beloved Sardar Balvinder Singh Nakai Ji, Chairman IFFCO." "My heartfelt condolences to his family. I pray to Wahe GuruJi to bestow heaven to him & courage to family to bear this irreparable loss," the IFFCO MD tweeted.

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