Chaudhary Ajit Singh, former Union minister, dies of Covid-19

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Chaudhary Ajit Singh, former Union minister, dies of Covid-19



Chaudhary Ajit Singh, former Union minister and chief of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), passed away on Thursday of coronavirus disease (Covid-19). He was the son of the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Prime Minister of India.

Chaudhary Ajit Singh passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. He had tested positive for Covid-19 on April 20, news agency ANI reported, adding that the development was confirmed by Jayant Chaudhary, his son.

Chaudhary Ajit Singh began his political career as a Rajya Sabha MP in 1986, after his father fell ill. At several points throughout the later years, Ajit Singh played a key role in government formations by bringing in alliances between political parties.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chaudhary-ajit-singh-former-union-minister-dies-of-covid19-101620272746804.html