George Fernandes, defence minister, socialist leader, passes away after prolonged illness

Former defence minister George Fernandes passed away at the age of 88, on Tuesday morning in Delhi.

George Fernandes when he was defence minister

George Fernandes during the Emergency 

George Fernandes with former PM Chandra Shekhar

George Fernandes with former PM Bihari Vajpayee

George Fernandes with Donald Rumsfeld

George Fernandes during the Emergency 

Nirmala Sitharaman paying condolence to George Fernandes

Mortal remains of George Fernandes