Bhim Singh, Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party chief passes away

Prof Bhim Singh, founder of the Jammu and Kashmir Panthers Party (JKPP), passed away on Tuesday in a hospital in Jammu.

He was 81.

"He was unwell for more than a year and passed away at a hospital in Jammu. He is survived by his wife and son. The latter lives in London," family sources said.


Singh had been a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and was once an MP. Before founding the National Panthers Party, he was a member of the Congress and was the Vice President of the India Youth Congress from 1977 till 1978.

His death has been mourned by a cross section of the society, including politicians, social workers and businessmen.

BJP leader Devender Singh Rana expressed his grief, tweeting, "In the sad demise of Prof Bhim Singh ji J&K has lost a prominent political figure who always raised the voice of the people of J&K in all foras . A firebrand leader who came from a remote village in Ramnagar evolved himself with global exposure and understanding. RIP Prof Sahib".