War hero Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force, passed away on Saturday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Singh was admitted at the Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi. Ninety-eight-year-old Singh was the only five-star air force officer.
The military veteran was admitted to hospital following a cardiac attack on Saturday morning, as per a press release by the Press Information Bureau. As news spread of Singh’s demise, several leaders took to Twitter to share their tributes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Singh’s service to the nation:
India mourns the unfortunate demise of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh. We remember his outstanding service to the nation. pic.twitter.com/8eUcvoPuH1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2017
The Indian prime minister also commented on Singh’s discipline. “Sometime back I met him, who despite his ill health tried to get up to salute even though I said no. Such was his soldier discipline,” Modi tweeted, adding that his thoughts are with Singh’s family:
My thoughts are with his family & those mourning the demise of a distinguished air warrior & fine human, Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh. RIP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2017
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis called Singh a great leader. He said: “Maharashtra salutes and pays tributes to the great inspiration and a great leader, Marshal of the Indian Air Force.” The Indian Air Force said it was a significant loss both for the nation and for the security forces.
Maharashtra salutes and pays tributes to the great inspiration and a great leader, Marshal of the @IAF_MCC #ArjanSingh ji ! pic.twitter.com/UJnkD6xN3p
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 16, 2017
All India Radio
A Tribute to Marshal of the Indian Air Force #ArjanSingh by #AIRNews. pic.twitter.com/9GYRFmgJTR
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) September 16, 2017
Virendra Sehwag
Aum Shanti #ArjanSingh ji,only Indian Air Force officer to b promoted to 5-star rank.Soldiers never die,u were& will always b an inspiration pic.twitter.com/CLoASehBBE
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 16, 2017
