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September 6, 2009
New Delhi

PM condoles the demise of Sardar Harcharan Singh Brar

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, condoled the demise of Sardar Harcharan Singh Brar. In his message, he said:

"I was deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Sardar Harcharan Singh Brar, former Chief Minister of Punjab. Sardar Harcharan Singh Brar was a senior figure in the public life of Punjab and was widely respected for his dedicated nationalism and commitment to values. He served as Chief Minister of the State with distinction during a difficult period. He also served as Governor of Orissa and Haryana and will be remembered as a mature political leader who stood for the politics of consensus and conciliation.

May God give you and your family the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. I pray for the peace of the departed soul."