In his condolence message, the Governor described Hooda as an able Parliamentarian and a legislator, a popular minister, a diligent social worker and a true democrat. He conveyed his condolences to Hooda’s son, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and other members of the bereaved family.

In their condolence messages, Finance Minister Birender Singh , Irrigation Minister, Capt. Ajay Singh Yadav, Education Minister Mange Ram Gupta, Power Minister, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Chief Parliamentary Secretary Dharamvir Singh said Ranbir Singh was an embodiment of sacrifice, selfless service and struggle who had made a great contribution during the freedom struggle, having gone to jail many times during the struggle.

Speaker Dr Raghuvir Singh Kadian, said, “In his death, the country has lost a veteran national leader.”

HPCC Media Convener Pawan Jain said Ranbir Singh had devoted his life to the welfare of the country and its people. Bajrang Dass Garg, Chairman, Confed, also expressed shock at the death of the veteran freedom fighter.