‘Brightest star of Indian sports’: Nation pays tribute to Milkha Singh

Condolences are pouring in from across the country, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the death of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh. Singh, 91, passed away on Friday night due to complications related to Kovid. A 3-time Olympian and Asian Games, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Milkha Singh put Indian athletics on the world map with his efforts on the track. “In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh ji, we have lost a great sportsperson who captured the nation’s imagination and made a special place in the hearts of countless Indians,” Modi said. Highlighting his legacy and continuing inspiration to countless Indians, Modi recalled his last conversation with Singh: “Spoke to Mr. Milkha Singh ji a few days back, little did I know that this was our last conversation. Will be.” We have lost a great player in the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji. Which captured the imagination of the country and made a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. His inspiring personality made himself the darling of millions. Saddened by his death. pic.twitter.com/h99RNbXI28 – Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021 Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his condolences to the family of Milkha Singh and his countless followers, saying that the nation has always considered him one of the brightest stars. As will remember. indie game. In a tweet, Shah said, “India mourns the sad demise of legendary sprinter Shri Milkha Singh Ji, The Flying Sikh. He has left an indelible mark on world athletics.” India great sprinter Mr. Milkha Singh ji, Condolences on the sad demise of The Flying Sikh. He has left an indelible mark on world athletics. The nation will always remember him as one of the brightest stars of Indian sports. My deepest condolences to his family and countless followers. pic.twitter.com/HsHMXYHypx – Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 18, 2021 “India remembers its Flying Sikh,” said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said, “Shri Milkha Singh ji was not only a sports star but a source of inspiration to millions of Indians for his dedication and resilience.” Shri Milkha Singh ji was not only a sports star but also an inspiration to millions of Indians for his dedication and resilience. My condolences to his family and friends. India misses him #FlyingSikh pic.twitter.com/dE70KmiQJz – Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 19, The 2021 91-year-old Commonwealth Games champion had contracted Covid-19 a month ago. Former national volleyball captain and Singh’s wife Nirmal Kaur also succumbed to the infection earlier this week.