New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of Member of Parliament, Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "Pained by the passing away of MP Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to serve the people of Punjab. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."

Santokh Singh Chaudhary, Congress Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar, passed away while participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday morning.

He had suffered a cardiac arrest, as per initial reports.

The yatra was stalled following the incidents. Rahul is visiting the MP’s family at the hospital, along with MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh and Vijay Inder Singla.