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New Delhi: Condolences from political parties, leaders, groups, defence officials, important personalities, and the general public started pouring in moments after the Indian Air Force (IAF) announced the passing away of its chopper crash survivor Group Captain Varun Singh on Wednesday. Captain Varun Singh was the lone survivor in the IAF chopper crash which resulted in the death of the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 13 others last Wednesday (December 08). A day after the crash, he was airlifted to the Indian Air Force’s Command Hospital in Bengaluru for further treatment where his condition was said to be stable. However, the braveheart succumbed to his injuries today morning after fighting for his life for a week.
Taking to Twitter, the IAF wrote, “IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. IAF offers sincere condolences and stands firmly with the bereaved family.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi — Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.
Home Minister Amit Shah — Deeply pained to learn about the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was battling with the injuries after the helicopter accident in Coonoor. May God bless the Brave’s soul and give strength to his family. My deepest condolences. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee — Pained to hear about the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh. The entire nation will always remember your invaluable service. I salute your valour and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
President Ram Nath Kovind — Sad to learn that Group Captain Varun Singh breathed his last after putting up a valiant fight for life. Though badly injured in the chopper crash, he displayed the soldierly spirit of valour and indomitable courage. The nation is grateful to him. My condolences to his family.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal — Deeply anguished by the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh, the sole survivor of the tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. He fought a tough battle like a true soldier for a week. My respects to the departed soul for his services to India & condolences to his family.
Indian National Congress — We are extremely saddened by the demise of brave-heart Group Captain Varun Singh. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. A billion salutes to this brave son of Bharat Mata. May he rest in peace.
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi — My heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Group Captain Varun Singh. This is a sad moment for the country. We all are with you in this grief.
Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh — Pained beyond words to learn of the demise of IAF pilot, Group Captain Varun Singh. He was a true fighter who fought till his last breath. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends. We stand firmly with the family, in this hour of grief.
BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra — The lone survivor of the IAF Chopper crash, Group Captain Varun Singh Ji succumbed to his injuries. The whole nation was unitedly praying for a miracle which didn’t happen. I offer my condolences to his family and to the People of India. ॐ शांति!
Former Cricketer VVS Laxman — Extremely sad to learn of the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Naman to his bravery and spirit. Om Shanti
Former Indian Cricketer Virender Sehwag — Very sad to hear the lone survivor of the IAF Chopper crash, braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh Ji has passed away. I offer my condolences to his family and friends. ॐ शांति!
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir — They sacrifice everything so that the nation lives on. Deeply saddened about the passing of Group Captain Varun Singh.
Indian Army ADG PI — General MM Naravane COAS & All Ranks of Indian Army pay heartfelt condolences on the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the unfortunate helicopter accident in Coonoor on 08 Dec 21.
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