New Delhi: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ)P leader and former Goa governor Mridula Sinha died at the age of 77 on Wednesday. Sinha was from Bihar and was associated with the Jana Sangh and then the BJP. She had also served as head of the BJP’s women’s wing.

Condoling her death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said she was also a proficient writer who had made extensive contributions to the world of literature and culture.

“Smt. Mridula Sinha Ji will be remembered for her efforts towards public service. She was also a proficient writer, making extensive contributions to the world of literature as well as culture. Anguished by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.

BJP chief JP Nadda described her demise as an irreparable loss for the party.

Home Minister Amit Shah said she worked for the nation, society and the party throughout her life, and will also be remembered for her writing.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Sinha was a tall political leader with grassroots connect.

“It is really shocking to learn about the sad demise of Smt Mridula Sinha ji, the former Governor of Goa. She was a tall leader with extensive work at grassroots yet had an immense passion for art and literature,” Sawant said in a tweet.

“For me, she always came across as a motherly figure. Her passing away is a great loss to the nation,” the CM added.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who holds the additional charge of Goa, also paid rich tributes to Sinha.

In his condolence message, Koshyari said Sinha also excelled as a a writer and social worker.

“Smt. Mridula Sinha was a writer, social worker and a kind hearted person. As Governor of Goa, she took keen interest in cultural and academic matters.

“With her affable nature, she endeared herself to the people of Goa. I pay my respects to the memory of the departed soul and convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family,” the Governor added.

(With PTI inputs)