Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of the former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji. PM Modi said that Virbhadra Singh ji played a pivotal role in the state and served its people.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi wrote, "Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji had a long political career, with rich administrative and legislative experience. He played a pivotal role in Himachal Pradesh and served the people of the state. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."

Shri Virbhadra Singh Ji had a long political career, with rich administrative and legislative experience. He played a pivotal role in Himachal Pradesh and served the people of the state. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

? Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2021

The 87-year-old Singh died in Shimla early Thursday after a prolonged illness. The veteran leader died at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) at 3.40 am. A nine-time MLA and five-time MP, Singh served as Himachal Pradesh chief minister for six times.

The nine-time MLA and five-time MP,  Virbhadra Singh served as Himachal Pradesh's chief minister for six times.