PM Modi saddened by Jaswant Singh’s demise

Jaswant Singh, a veteran Indian politician who served as defense minister, finance minister and external affairs minister during his career, died on Sunday. He was 82.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences over Singh’s death in a series of tweets and said he “will be remembered for his unique perspective on matters of politics and society.”

Singh “served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics,” Modi said.

“He handled crucial portfolios and left a strong mark in the worlds of finance, defense and external affairs. Saddened by his demise.”

A statement by an Indian army-run hospital said Singh was admitted to the hospital on June 25 for multiple ailments and died of cardiac arrest early on Sunday.