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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today visited Sharad Yadav’s residence to pay homage to the former Union Minister. (ANI photo)
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad paid rich tributes to his election rival and said that their differences never led to any bitterness.
After him, there was an influx of sympathy for socialist leader and former Union Minister Sharad Yadav. passed away on Thursday night In a private hospital in Gurugram. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.
Leaders across political lines paid their tributes to the 75-year-old. Prime Minister Condolence message led by Narendra Modi And tweeted, “Saddened by the demise of Shri Sharad Yadav ji. 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.”
congress leader Rahul Gandhi Reached Sharad Yadav’s residence today to pay tribute to the former Union Minister.
I have learned a lot about politics from Sharad Yadav ji. I am deeply saddened by his demise today. He shared a relation of respect with my ‘dadi’,” said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condoled the death of Yadav and said that he strengthened the politics of quality. The Congress also said that Yadav’s death was an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Friday said the death of former Union Minister Sharad Yadav is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. “Heartfelt condolences to his family and followers on his demise. May his soul rest in peace,” tweeted the NCP chief.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad paid rich tributes to his election rival and said their differences never led to any bitterness.
Just got the sad news of Sharadbhai’s passing in Singapore at night. I feel very helpless. We had met before coming and we had thought a lot in the context of socialist and social justice stream. Sharad Bhai… I didn’t want to say goodbye like this. Soulful Tribute! pic.twitter.com/t17VHO24Rg
– Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) January 12, 2023
Prasad, who is engaged in an election battle with Yadav on the Madhepura Lok Sabha seat, released a video statement from his hospital bed in Singapore, where he is recuperating from kidney transplant surgery.
Referring to Sharad Yadav as “Bade Bhai” or elder brother, Lalu Yadav recalled his old association with Yadav. The RJD said, “On several occasions, Sharad Yadav and I fought with each other. The supremo who extended a helping hand to Yadav when Yadav was struggling to come out of the political jungle.
Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has also expressed grief over Yadav’s death. “I am saddened by the news of the untimely demise of Mandal Messiah… great socialist leader and my guardian respected Sharad Yadav ji. I am speechless,” he tweeted in Hindi.
A condolence message was also issued by a senior BJP leader, former deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, who acknowledged the key role played by the then NDA convenor Yadav in his appointment to the post when the JD(U)-BJP alliance came to power. had remembered in Bihar in 2005
“Sharad Yadav was my political guardian. He was instrumental in my appointment as Deputy CM. Bihar will never forget his contribution,” Modi tweeted.
Yadav was described as a strong leader. Mamata Banerjee also expressed condolences and said that he is a very respected colleague.
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Shri Sharad Yadav. A veteran statesman and a highly respected colleague, his legacy will live on.
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