The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has expressed grief at the demise of Shri Lokpati Tripathi.

In a condolence message, the Prime Minister said that in the passing away of Shri Tripathi, the Congress has lost an able party worker and the nation an experienced leader. Shri Tripathi had inherited political acumen, which he enhanced in the four decades of his career in politics. The upcoming youth leaders have a lot to learn from his example, The Prime Minister added.

The Prime Minister has expressed his sympathy and condolences to the members of the bereaved family.