The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed grief over the demise of the Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri. Govind Singh Gurjar.

In his condolence message Dr. Singh remembered Shri Govind Singh Gurjar as a prominent leader of Rajasthan and a dedicated social worker. Dr. Singh said that Shri Gurjar always kept up the high traditions of public life, and discharged his duties as the Lt. Governor of Puducherry with grace and dignity. Dr. Singh conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family of Shri Gurjar.