Srinagar, Sep 13 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday condoled the death of former Union minister and veteran politician Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, an official spokesman said.

Singh, a socialist stalwart, was 74. He had fallen critically ill on Friday night and was put on ventilator in the ICU.

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He died around 11 am due to breathlessness and other complications.

In a condolence message, the Lt governor said Singh was an outstanding parliamentarian who worked tirelessly for the empowerment of poor and downtrodden sections of society.

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Sinha prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family at this hour of grief.

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