Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness over the passing of Indian shooting legend Shri Jaspal Rana, describing it as a profound loss to the world of Indian sports. The Prime Minister noted that Rana brought immense glory to the nation through his extraordinary achievements in shooting sports. Modi highlighted that Rana's contribution as a mentor, shaping and guiding young athletes with great dedication, was equally remarkable. The Prime Minister observed that Rana's unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, and service to the sporting world earned him immense admiration. Modi affirmed that his thoughts are with Rana's family, friends, and the entire sporting fraternity in this hour of grief, concluding his message with "Om Shanti." The Prime Minister's Office released this statement on June 12, 2026, through PIB Delhi, with the release also available in multiple Indian languages including Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Manipuri, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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