In the death of Shri Harkishan Singh Surjeet Indian politics has lost a veteran, and the marxist movement a dedicated activist.

I well recall the days when we used to meet almost every week when the marxist party and my party were supporting the V.P. Singh Government. The last time I saw him was a month or so back when he was in a NOIDA hospital in a serious condition.

I mourn the death of Shri Surjeet and offer my deep condolences to his family and colleagues.

(L. K. ADVANI)