Former UP CM Kalyan Singh passed away. He was undergoing treatment for a long time. He was walking ill. He breathed his last in SGPGI. He was 89 years old. He was the CM of UP twice and also the Governor of Rajasthan. He was such a leader who worked to take the BJP from the margins to the face. Ever since his admission to Kalyan Singh Hospital, UP CM Yogi Adityanath had met him several times. Apart from this, many veteran leaders of BJP also went to the hospital to know about his condition.
Political journey of Kalyan Singh
- Kalyan Singh was born on 5 January 1932.
- Became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 1991.
- Kalyan Singh became Chief Minister for the second time 1997-99 for the second time.
- Kalyan Singh was the face of Hindutva in the politics of Uttar Pradesh.
- The Babri Masjid demolition incident took place on 6 December 1992 during his Chief Ministership. Had to resign after the incident.
- Joined Samajwadi Party in 2009.
- On 26 August 2014, he became the Governor of Rajasthan.
- Left BJP in 1999, joined BJP again in 2004.
- Became a BJP MP from Bulandshahr in 2004. In 2009, became an independent MP from Etah.
- In 2010, Kalyan Singh formed his own party, the Jan Kranti Party.
- Kalyan Singh, who was the MLA for several times from Atrauli assembly of Uttar Pradesh.
- Wave of mourning on the death of Kalyan Singh
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya tweeted, “Heartfelt tribute to the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and outgoing Governor of Rajasthan and the leader and inspiration of all our workers, respected Shri Kalyan Singh ‘Babuji’ ji on his death. His death is an irreparable loss to Indian politics and the BJP.”
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tweeted, “Today with the passing away of Kalyan Singh ji, we have lost such a great personality who left an indelible mark at the national level with his political acumen, administrative experience and development oriented approach. He was dedicated to the upliftment of the underprivileged and the welfare of all classes. May God give peace to the departed soul. He was popular among the public due to his ease and simplicity. As the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, he gave a new impetus to the development of the state. Both the states also got the benefit of his long experience as Governor of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. His death is the end of an era of politics.”
Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, “We have lost a shining star on the horizon which once illuminated the Sanatan. I wish Kalyan Singh, who rejected power for religion, could worship at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya after the construction of the temple…May his soul rest in peace. peace.”
Congress leader Keshav Chand Yadav said, “The news of the passing away of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Kalyan Singh ji is extremely sad. May God grant peace to the departed soul and patience to the bereaved family members. Humble tribute.”
BJP MP Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “Emotional tribute on the passing away of respected Shri Kalyan Singh ji, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and former Governor of Rajasthan, guide and inspiration of all BJP workers. His death is an irreparable loss to Indian politics and BJP. peace.”