**Summary of Press Release: Prime Minister Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji**
On June 12, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (via PIB Delhi) issued a formal statement regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tribute to the late Shri Jaspal Rana Ji.
**Key Highlights and Observations:**
* **Significance of Loss:** Prime Minister Modi described the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana as a "profound loss" to Indian sports.
* **Athletic Achievements:** The Prime Minister recognized Rana’s extraordinary achievements in the field of shooting, noting that he brought "immense glory" to the nation.
* **Mentorship and Service:** Beyond his competitive career, the statement highlighted Rana’s remarkable contribution as a mentor dedicated to shaping and guiding young athletes. His professional legacy is characterized by an unwavering commitment to discipline, excellence, and service to the sporting world.
* **Condolences:** Thoughts were extended to Rana’s family, friends, and the entire sporting fraternity. The Prime Minister concluded his tribute on the social media platform X with the traditional invocation "Om Shanti."
**Document and Metadata Details:**
* **Date and Time of Issue:** 12 JUN 2026, 10:48 AM
* **Issuing Authority:** Prime Minister’s Office / PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2271969
* **Visitor Count:** 1276
* **Language Availability:** The official notification was made available in several languages, including Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
* **Reference Codes:** MJPS/SS/PRK
Key Entities Referenced
Jaspal Rana: A prominent Indian shooter and mentor whose achievements and contributions to Indian sports are the subject of the Prime Minister's tribute.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who issued the official statement of condolence and recognized the achievements of Jaspal Rana.
Prime Minister's Office: The primary department responsible for communicating the Prime Minister's official statements and press releases.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister expresses sadness over the
passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji
प्रव तथ: 12 JUN 2026 10:48AM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji.
The Prime Minister noted that his passing is a profound loss to the world of Indian sports.
Shri Modi stated that he brought immense glory to the nation through his extraordinary achievements in
shooting. The Prime Minister pointed out that his contribution as a mentor, shaping and guiding young
athletes with great dedication, was equally remarkable. He observed that his unwavering commitment to
excellence, discipline, and service to the sporting world earned him immense admiration.
The Prime Minister affirmed that his thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire sporting
fraternity in this hour of grief.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji. His passing is a profound loss to the world of
Indian sports.
He brought immense glory to the nation through his extraordinary achievements in shooting. Equally
remarkable was his contribution as a mentor, shaping and guiding young athletes with great dedication.
His unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline and service to the sporting world earned him
immense admiration.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and the entire sporting fraternity in this hour of grief. Om
Shanti."
Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji. His passing is a
profound loss to the world of Indian sports.
He brought immense glory to the nation through his extraordinary achievements
in shooting. Equally remarkable was his contribution as a mentor, shaping and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2026
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MJPS/SS/PRK
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