Vice President condoles the death of Shri Balram Jhakar The Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the death of former Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Balram Jhakar, here today. Here is the text of the Vice Presidents condolence message: I am deeply grieved to hear about the demise of Shri Balram Jhakar, former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. A popular leader and a champion of the farmers, Shri Jhakhar contributed to the growth and deepening of Parliamentary system in India in his capacity as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved members of the family and join the nation in praying for eternal peace for the departed soul."
