Former Minister Hanumant Singh bids farewell with tearful adieu; thousands pay respects
Former Uttar Pradesh minister, advocate, and social worker Hanumant Singh was bid a tearful farewell in Balrampur. Many dignitaries and citizens paid their respects.

Former Minister Hanumant Singh Bids Tearful Farewell, Thousands Pay Tributes
Balrampur, July 28, 2026 - Former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister, senior advocate, renowned social worker, and beloved leader Hanumant Singh was given a tearful farewell in Balrampur on Tuesday. His passing was mourned by public representatives, social activists, party officials, and thousands of well-wishers who visited his residence in Balrampur to express their condolences.
All paid floral tributes to his mortal remains, offering heartfelt tributes and participating in the funeral procession and last rites, bidding him adieu with tear-filled eyes. Numerous dignitaries attended the occasion, including former MP from Kaiserganj Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Major General Sanjay Rao, BJP District President Ravi Kumar Mishra, Gonda Zila Panchayat President Dhanshyam Mishra, Balrampur Sadar MLA Paltoo Ram, Utraula MLA Ram Pratap Verma, Tulsipur MLA Kailash Nath Shukla, Gasri MLA Rakesh Yadav, MLC Padamsen Chaudhary, former Zila Panchayat President Shivram Singh, Chairman of Balrampur Nagar Palika Parishad Dr. Dhirendra Pratap Singh 'Dhiru', former Chairman Pradeep Singh, former MLA Jagram Paswan, Utraula Nagar Palika Chairman representative Anup Chandra Gupta, Block Pramukh Pankaj Singh, Sanjay Shukla, Ajay Singh 'Pinku', Varun Singh 'Monu', Ramesh Pahwa, Saumya Agarwal, Sanjay Sharma, along with many other public representatives, BJP officials, social workers, and eminent citizens.
A Life Dedicated to Public Service
D.P. Singh stated that the former minister's entire life was dedicated to public service, justice, social harmony, and national interest. He added that his simple personality, gentle demeanor, loyalty to the organization, and affection for every section of society made him a beloved leader among the masses.
His demise was described not only as an irreparable loss for the Balrampur district but for the entire state. He further remarked that the ideals, struggles, service, and dedication to public welfare of the late Hanumant Singh will forever inspire society and the younger generation.
Tribute Meeting Held at BJP Office
A condolence meeting was also organized at the Bharatiya Janata Party District Office, Atal Bhavan, under the presidentship of District President Ravi Kumar Mishra, to mark the demise of the party's senior leader and former Uttar Pradesh Minister of Sugarcane, the venerable Shri Hanumant Singh Ji.
Party officials and workers present at the meeting paid floral tributes to his portrait and offered heartfelt condolences. A two-minute silence was observed to pray for the peace of the departed soul. Speakers recalled the personality and achievements of the venerable Hanumant Singh Ji, stating that he dedicated his entire life to the organization, society, and public service. His simplicity, diligence, loyalty to the organization, and dedication to the public will always remain a source of inspiration for all workers.
Many senior BJP officials, public representatives, and workers were present on the occasion, all offering their heartfelt tributes. All information was provided by District Media In-charge D.P. Singh.
