The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed deep grief at the demise of Shri Sahib Singh Verma in a road accident today.

In a letter to his wife, Smt. Sahib Kaur, Dr. Singh said, "I was deeply grieved to learn of the sad and untimely demise of Shri Sahib Singh Verma in a road accident in Rajasthan today.

I had the privilege of knowing him for many years and working with him in Parliament. In his untimely and unfortunate passing away, the country and his constituents have lost a prominent leader. Please accept my heart-felt condolences and sympathy on this sad occasion. His absence will be deeply felt by his wide circle of friends and admirers and followers."