Montreal: Indian spiritual leader Baba Hardev Singh, the chief of Sant Nirankari Mission, was killed in a road mishap in Canada’s Montreal on Friday.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain confirmed the news on Twitter.
Shahnawaz's tweet:
Baba Hardev Singh's demise is a loss to the nation. He was doing a lot of service for the people. I have personally seen his 'Samagams'.
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) May 13, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid condolences on twitter:
Baba Hardev Singh’s demise is tragic & a great loss to the spiritual world. My thoughts are with his countless followers in this sad time.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2016