“Sharad Yadav distinguished himself as MP and Minister”: PM Modi’s tribute

New Delhi:

In a condolence message for former Union minister Sharad Yadav, who passed away on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he “distinguished himself as a parliamentarian and minister”. The 75-year-old was unwell for a long time and was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Gurgaon, near Delhi.

“Saddened by the passing away of Mr. Sharad Yadav Yes. In his long public career, he distinguished himself as a parliamentarian and minister. He was greatly influenced by the ideals of Dr. Lohia. I will always cherish our conversation. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti,” PM Modi said on Twitter.

Deeply saddened by the demise of Mr. Sharad Yadav. In his long public career, he distinguished himself as a parliamentarian and minister. He was greatly influenced by the ideals of Dr. Lohia. I will always cherish our conversation. Condolences to his family and fans. peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2023

Talking to NDTV, Chirag Paswan also mourned the demise of one of the tallest socialist leaders of the country. Paswan said, “He was like my father. It is a big loss for Indian politics.”

Describing Sharad Yadav as the ‘Mandal Messiah’, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said in a tweet in Hindi, “Messiah, senior RJD leader, great socialist leader and my guardian Respected Sharad Yadav ji. I was unable to say anything. Mother And conversation with brother Shantanu. In this hour of grief, the entire Samajwadi family is with the family members.

Tearful emotional tribute to respected guardian Sharad Yadav ji. 100 times bow before you. pic.twitter.com/n1lDGQoFQ3

– Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) January 12, 2023

Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi also condoled the death of Sharad Yadav and described him as his ‘political mentor’. “He had a big role in making me the Deputy Chief Minister. Bihar will never forget his contribution.”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also condoled the death of Sharad Yadav and said that he strengthened the politics of quality.

“Saddened by the demise of Sharad Yadav, former JDU President and senior socialist leader of the country. Former Union Minister and an outstanding parliamentarian, he strengthened the politics of equality while serving the country for decades,” M Kharge in Hindi said in a tweet.

A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Sharad Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious state, news agency PTI reported.

“On examination, he had no pulse or recordable blood pressure. CPR was administered to him as per ACLS protocol. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19 pm,” the statement said. Done.”