Rajvir Jawanda's untimely demise left the entire nation in a state of shock and grief. Following his accident, which happened on September 27, the Punjabi singer breathed his last on Wednesday. The 35-year-old artist succumbed to multiple organ failure, as stated by the hospital. As the news of his demise came out, the industry mourned the late artist. Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief. He remembered the singer for his soulful tracks and voice, and prayed that the family gets the strength to deal with the tough situation.
Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann pens a tribute for late Rajvir Jawanda
"It is deeply saddening to hear of the death of renowned Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda during treatment following a horrific road accident near Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. A legend of the Punjabi music world has been lost forever. Rajvir Jawanda, who captured the hearts of people at a young age through his songs, will always resonate. May Waheguru grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to his family and fans to bear this loss," wrote CM Mann in Punjabi on X.
CM also visited Rajvir while he was in the hospital, fighting tooth and nail for his life.
Other politicians expressed their grief
Malvinder Singh Kang, Member of Parliament for the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency, mourned the singer by stating, "Deeply anguished by the heartbreaking demise of beloved Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, a voice that carried the very soul of Punjab.
His untimely passing after battling injuries from a tragic accident in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, has left an irreplaceable void in our cultural and musical heritage. As we bid farewell to this gem of our times, I pray to Waheguru to bless the departed soul with eternal peace and give immense strength to his family, fans, and the music fraternity to endure this unimaginable loss. #RajvirJawanda #WaheguruJi."
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu paid his respect by sharing a heartwarming post on X, which read - "Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of popular Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawandha. A talented voice that touched countless hearts has fallen silent too soon. His songs will continue to echo in the hearts of his fans and keep his memory alive. May his soul rest in peace. "
Rajvir Jawanda's cause of death
After being in the hospital for 11 days, Rajvir breathed his last at 10:55 am on October 8 at Fortis Hospital, Mohali.
"Despite extensive medical support and continuous monitoring by the Critical Care and Neurosurgery teams, he succumbed to multiple organ failure this morning. Our deepest condolences to his family and fans," read the hospital's statement, according to ANI.
The last rites of the singer will be performed tomorrow at 11 am in Ludhiana.