Twitterati Mourn Milkha Singh’s Demise, PM Narendra Modi, Kiren Rijiju, Sania Mirza and Others Pay Tributes
Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh died after a month long battle with COVID-19. He, however, had tested negative for the virus earlier but died due to its complications. Milkha, popularly known as the flying sikh, was 91. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi, Sania Mirza and others took to Twitter to pay tributes.
PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute
I had spoken to Shri Milkha Singh Ji just a few days ago. Little did I know that it would be our last conversation. Several budding athletes will derive strength from his life journey. My condolences to his family and many admirers all over the world.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2021
Sania Mirza Tweets
Had the honour of meeting you and you blessed me so many times .. the kindest and warmest 🤲🏽 RIP Milkha Singh sir .. the world will miss a legend like you .. #MilkhaSingh
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 18, 2021
Rest in Peace!
A huge loss for the sport of athletics today. Rest well #MilkhaSingh ji.
— Anju Bobby George (@anjubobbygeorg1) June 18, 2021
Kiren Rijiju Offers Condolences
मैं आपसे वादा करता हूँ मिल्खा सिंह जी कि हम आपकी अंतिम इच्छा को पूरा करेंगे।
India has lost it's star. Milkha Singh Ji has left us but he will continue to inspire every Indian to shine for India. My deepest condolences to the family. I pray for his soul to rest in peace🙏 pic.twitter.com/mQVRvfozkB
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 18, 2021
RIP The Flying Sikh
There are sporting legends and then there is Milkha Singh, the first great track and field athlete of post independence India. When you think of Milkha sir, it’s an inspiring story of overcoming early personal tragedy to achieve national glory. Salute you ! RIP #MilkhaSingh
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 18, 2021
RIP
Absolutely shattered. The Flying Sikh, Sardar Milkha Singh ji is no more @sports_tak #RIPMilkhaSingh
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) June 18, 2021
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