**Summary:**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences on the passing of Shri Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji, a prominent statesman known for his wisdom and dedication to public service. Shri Dhindsa was recognized for his strong connection to Punjab, its people, and culture, and for championing issues such as rural development and social justice. The Prime Minister acknowledged Shri Dhindsa's contributions to strengthening the social fabric of the nation and conveyed his condolences to his family and supporters.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister: The head of government; in this case, referring to the Prime Minister of India.
Shri Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji: The deceased person, a statesman, whose passing is being condoled.
28 MAY 2025: The date the statement was posted.
9:34PM: The time the statement was posted.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the agency responsible for issuing the statement.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Punjab: A state in India, noted as having a connection to Shri Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji.
X: The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, where the Prime Minister posted a message.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles passing of Shri Sukhdev
Singh Dhindsa Ji
Posted On: 28 MAY 2025 9:34PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled passing of Shri Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji, today. "He was
a towering statesman with great wisdom and an unwavering commitment to public service. He always had a
grassroots level connect with Punjab, its people and culture", Shri Modi stated.
The Prime Minister posted on X :
"The passing of Shri Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji is a major loss to our nation. He was a towering statesman
with great wisdom and an unwavering commitment to public service. He always had a grassroots level
connect with Punjab, its people and culture. He championed issues like rural development, social justice and
all-round growth. He always worked to make our social fabric even stronger. I had the privilege of knowing
him for many years, interacting closely on various issues. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in
this sad hour."
The passing of Shri Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Ji is a major loss to our nation. He was a towering
statesman with great wisdom and an unwavering commitment to public service. He always had a
grassroots level connect with Punjab, its people and culture. He championed issues like rural…
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2025
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