BJP MP from Kairana Hukum Singh dies aged 79

New Delhi, Feb 04: In a shocking Incident, BJP MP from Kairana, Hukum Singh, who was suffering from breathing problems, died at J P Hospital in Noida here on Saturday.

According to the details, Singh, who was admitted to the hospital for nearly a month, was 79.

Hukum Singh, who was elected from the Kairana constituency, is survived by five daughters.

Condoling his death Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter, "Anguished by the demise of MP and veteran leader from Uttar Pradesh, Shri Hukum Singh Ji. He served the people of UP with great diligence and worked for the welfare of farmers. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief."

In a tweet Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel expressed shock over Hukum Singh's death and said it was a huge loss for the BJP.