The Prime Minister has condoles the passing way of the Rajasthan Governor Shri S.K.Singh. In his condolence message to Srimati Manju Singh, wife of the late leader, the Prime Minister described Shri Singh as a very dear friend whose wisdom and knowledge and experience he was able to draw upon in difficult circumstances.

The Prime Minister's condolence message is as follows :

"I am deeply saddened to hear of the sad demise of Shri S.K. Singh. Shri Singh served the country as a public servant of distinction in various positions over the past five decades. He was one of the outstanding Foreign Service Officers of his generation who rose to the post of Foreign Secretary. He served for four years as India's Ambassador to Pakistan in the late eighties, during a difficult period in our bilateral relations. Shri Singh brought his rich experience of public life and diplomacy to bear on his gubernatorial assignment in Arunachal Pradesh. In his passing away the country has lost a senior public servant who was serving the people of Rajasthan with dedication and commitment at the time of his untimely demise. He was a very dear friend whose wisdom, knowledge and experience I was able to draw upon in difficult circumstances.

Please accept my deepest condolences on the sad passing away of your husband. He will be missed by his many friends and admirers, May God give you the strength to bear this irreparable loss."