GUV CONDOLES SINGH’S DEATH
CHANDIGARH : Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator VP Singh Badnore on Sunday condoled the death of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh.
In his condolence message, Badnore said he was the longestserving warrior and his outstanding leadership in the 1965 Indo-pak war would always be remembered by one and all. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved family .
SAD CONDOLES DEMISE
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday condoled the demise of Arjan Singh, saying that the country had lost a brave son who had guarded the sovereignty of the nation with utmost bravery and valour.
Former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal today cancelled all his programmes in view of the state mourning following the demise of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh. The former chief minister was scheduled to meet party workers in a series of meetings at the party head office.
LEADERS MOURN
Condoling Singh’s death, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar called him the father of IAF’S modernisation efforts. “His dedication to our nation and his exemplary leadership capabilities will continue to inspire our armed forces,” Parrikar said in a tweet. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in mourning the demise.
THE WAR HERO
Singh was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the IAF when he was only 44 years old. He was the chief of the IAF when it found itself at the forefront of the 1965 conflict. Singh flew more than 60 types of aircraft, played a major role in transforming the IAF into one of the most potent air forces globally.
He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour, in 1965. Promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader in 1944, Singh also flew close support missions during the crucial Imphal campaign and later assisted the advancing of the allied forces to Yangon, formerly called Rangoon. Towards the end of the 1962 Sino-india war, he was appointed as the deputy chief of air staff and became the vice chief of air staff the next year.