India, Sept. 27 -- Former Union minister and founding member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jaswant Singh passed away after a prolonged illness on Sunday morning.

President Ram Nath Kovind expressed heartfelt condolences on his demise, in a tweet President Kovind said, "The demise of veteran soldier, outstanding parliamentarian, exceptional leader and intellectual Shri Jaswant Singh is distressing. He combined many difficult roles with ease and equanimity. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Jaswant Singh's death, he said, "Jaswant Singh Ji served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics. During Atal Ji's Government, he handled ...