Former Samajwadi Party (SP) and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh died in Singapore on Saturday at the age of 64 after a prolonged sickness. Amar Singh was Secretary General of the Samajwadi Party and a member of the Rajya Sabha Party.
As per the reports, he had been admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore and undergone treatment for kidney-related illness.
Major politicians paid tribute to Amar Singh and expressed their sorrow: Defence Minister and others show condolences as Amar Singh – Member of Rajya Sabha passes away
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed his condolences:
Amar Singh Ji was an energetic public figure. In the last few decades, he witnessed some of the major political developments from close quarters. He was known for his friendships across many spheres of life. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his friends & family. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2020
Amar Singh had previously received a transplant after experiencing kidney disease in 2013. The former Samajwadi member had announced earlier in March 2020 when reports emerged regarding Amar Singh’s dying: “Tiger Zinda Hai.”
