We are deeply saddened to hear about the sad demise of Shri. Bhagat Singh ji, Chairman, A&N State Cooperative Bank & Father of Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma ji, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands who passed away on 27th Oct. 2023 at Hyberabad.

Late. Bhagat Singh ji was very instrumental and contributed immensely towards the development of the Electricity Department while he served as the SE of Electricity Department. Under his leadership, the Electricity Department entered into an era of unprecedented progress.

Mr. Vishal Jolly, National Executive Member BJP & Former State President BJP-ANI has deeply mourned the sad demise of Shri Bhagat Singh, aged 82 years, Chairman A & N State Coop. Bank Ltd., Rtd. SE Electricity Department & Father of Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, MP A&N Islands R/o Junglighat, Port Blair who left for heavenly abode on 27-10-2023 at Hyderabad at 09.40 AM. Shri Jolly prayed to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and to give strength to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Mr. Rakeshwar Lall, State President, Hindu Rashtra Shakti, Andaman & Nicobar Islands has deeply mourned the untimely demises of Shri Bhagat Singh, Ex Superintending Engineer, Electricity Department and Chairman, A& N State Cooperative Bank R/o Junglighat, aged 82 yrs, who breathed his last on 27.10.2023.

Mr Rakeshwar lall & HRS team prayed to the Almighty to give eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family members to bear the irreparable loss.

CPI (M), Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee condoled the demise of Shri Bhagat Singh, Chairman, Andaman & Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd. and retired Superintending Engineer, Electricity Department on the mainland today (27th October, 2023).  He was 82 years. CPI (M) conveyed its deepest condolences to the members of late Bhagat Singh. 

Port Blair, Oct. 26: The Member of Parliament, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded to restore full helicopter services across the islands.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Member of Parliament mentioned that helicopter services are the lifeline of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, providing essential and faster connectivity among different Islands. These services are not just a convenience but an absolute necessity, especially for medical emergencies and other critical transportation needs.