BJP MLA Lokendra Singh Dies In Road Accident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expresses Anguish

Lokendra Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bijnor's Noorpur, died in a road accident when his SUV vehicle collided with a truck in Uttar Pradesh' Sitapur district. The 41-year-old was counted as one of the dynamic young faces from BJP in Uttar Pradesh.

Two of his gunners and the driver of the truck also died in the accident. The driver of the Fortuner he was travelling in was saved due to the airbag.

#SpotVisuals Lokendra Singh, BJP MLA from Bijnor's Noorpur, died in a collision between his vehicle & a truck in Sitapur; two of his gunners & driver of the truck also died in the accident pic.twitter.com/OdGXJu1FSJ

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 21, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed 'anguish' over his sudden demise and expressed his condolence to the family of Lokendra Singh.

Anguished by the demise of BJP MLA from Noorpur, Shri Lokendra Singh Ji due to an accident. His service towards society and role in building the BJP in UP will always be remembered. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2018

Lokendra Singh was a first time MLA and became a member of the 16th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.

Lokendra Singh was born in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. Lokendra Singh was active in social and public life before being elected as MLA. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

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