New Delhi, June 12 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday expressed grief over the passing of renowned shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, calling him "a towering figure in Indian sport and one of our greatest shooting champions."

"From bringing glory to India on the world stage to nurturing future generations of shooters, his contribution to Indian sport was truly extraordinary. He even delved in public service to work for his state of Uttarakhand," Kharge wrote on X.

"My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the entire sporting fraternity," he added.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the demise of Rana, stating, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji. His passing is a prof...