July 8, 2021: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh passed away in the early hours of Thursday after battling prolonged illness. He was 87.

Medical Superintendent Dr Janak Raj, Indira Gandhi Medical College, and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla informed that Singh was under treatment at the hospital. He was diagnosed with Covid-19 infection on April 13 and was taken to Max Hospital in Mohali.

"His condition was constantly being monitored by a team of doctors. His condition deteriorated two days back & at around 4am he breathed his last," Medical Superintendent Dr Janak Raj told ANI.

He further added, "Embalming is underway & after that mortal remains will be handed over to the family. He had recovered from Covid but had post-Covid issues like pneumonia. He had diabetes & other health issues as well."

Singh, who is a nine-time MLA and five-time Member of Parliament, was Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister for six terms.