New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on July 27 condoled the death of Vice President Krishan Kant saying it was a loss for the country and leaves a void difficult to fill.

"He was a patriot whose death has left a void which would be difficult to fill. He was a person who could carry all on his shoulders," party spokesman Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.

A meeting of office-bearers was held to condole Kant's death.

Party president Venkaiah Naidu, also a Rajya Sabha member, who is currently on a tour of Southern states, has cancelled his engagements and will be in New Delhi on July 27 night, Naqvi said.

PTI