Expressing anguish at the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh on Wednesday, 15 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed that his "rich service to the nation will never be forgotten.

"In a heartfelt tribute to the army personnel on Twitter, the PM wrote: "Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, "Pained beyond words to learn of the demise of IAF pilot, Group Captain Varun Singh. He was a true fighter who fought till his last breath. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends. We stand firmly with the family, in this hour of grief.

"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences for the kin of the official, and said that this was a "sad moment for the entire country."

Expressing anguish at the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh on Wednesday, 15 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed that his "rich service to the nation will never be forgotten.

"In a heartfelt tribute to the army personnel on Twitter, the PM wrote: "Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, "Pained beyond words to learn of the demise of IAF pilot, Group Captain Varun Singh. He was a true fighter who fought till his last breath. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends. We stand firmly with the family, in this hour of grief.

"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences for the kin of the official, and said that this was a "sad moment for the entire country."