Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over the demise of Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president and former Union minister Ajit Singh.
Saddened to know about the passing away of Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief and former Union Minister #AjitSingh. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family members and friends.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 6, 2021
Chaudhary Ajit Singh passed away on May 6 at the age of 82 after battling COVID-19.
Ajit Singh was undergoing treatment for the disease at a hospital in Gurugram, India Today reported.
The RLD chief’s son Jayant Singh Chaudhary confirmed the news, and urged people to stay home and observe all COVID-safety protocols.