PM Modi condoles death of Lok Sabha member Bhola Singh
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed sorrow at the demise of Lok Sabha member Bhola Singh. Modi said his thoughts are with Singh's family and supporters in this hour of grief. According to reports, the 82-year-old veteran parliamentarian died at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, where he was admitted three days ago. Bhola Singh had been a lawmaker eight times.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet
Anguished by the demise of Lok Sabha MP from Begusarai, Shri Bhola Singh Ji. He will be remembered for his outstanding service to society and efforts towards the development of Bihar. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2018
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Singh's death, a big loss for Bihar: Sumitra Mahajan
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan also condoled the demise of Singh, saying his death was a big loss for Bihar. She said Singh was very actively involved in social work and it was a big loss for the sector too. Union Health Minister JP Nadda also offered his condolences and prayed that God grants Singh's family enough strength to cope with the loss.
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Here's what Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan tweeted
आज देर शाम एक और दुखद समाचार मिला। संसद में मेरे सहयोगी, बेगूसराय के माननीय सांसद श्री भोला सिंहजी के निधन का। उन्होंने राम मनोहर लोहिया अस्पताल में आज अंतिम सांस ली. उनके जैसे सहज सक्रिय समाज सेवा के लिए समर्पित व्यक्तिव का जाना उनके क्षेत्र व समूचे बिहार के लिए गहरी क्षति है।
— Sumitra Mahajan (@S_MahajanLS) October 19, 2018