Sharad Yadav
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Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav passed away on Thursday night. His daughter confirmed this through a Facebook post. He was 75 years old. Sharad Yadav had been a former Union Minister in several governments. Sharad Yadav formed the Democratic Janata Dal in 2018. In March 2020, he merged with Lalu Yadav’s organization RJD. He said that was the first step towards a united opposition.
There is a wave of mourning in the political world on his death. PM Modi expressed grief over his death. He said that he was deeply saddened by the demise of 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.
An influential voice of Indian politics has been silenced: Rajnath
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the demise of the veteran politician. He said that I have felt deep pain due to the demise of former Union Minister and senior leader of the country Sharad Yadav. In his long political career, he always strongly raised the problems of the weaker sections of the society. He also fought a lot to protect democracy during emergency. With his death, an influential voice of Indian politics has been silenced. I have had a very long and very intimate relationship with Sharadji. Sharadji’s demise, very simple and unassuming by nature, is a big loss. In this hour of grief, I express my condolences to his bereaved family and supporters. Om Shanti!
He strengthened the politics of equality: Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that he is saddened by the demise of former JDU president Sharad Yadav, a senior leader of the country’s socialist stream. As a former Union Minister and an outstanding parliamentarian for decades, he strengthened the politics of equality by serving the nation. My deepest condolences to his family and supporters. Tweeted on behalf of the Congress party, ‘The death of former JDU President, former Union Minister, senior socialist leader Sharad Yadav is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. May God give him a place in his holy feet and give strength to his family and supporters to bear this pain.
Lalu Yadav expressed grief
RJD chief Lalu Yadav condoled the demise of Sharad Yadav by releasing a video from Singapore.
Just got the sad news of Sharadbhai’s passing in Singapore at night. I feel very helpless. There was a meeting before coming and we had thought a lot in the context of socialist and social justice stream.
Brother Sharad… I didn’t want to say goodbye like this. Soulful Tribute! pic.twitter.com/t17VHO24Rg
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) January 12, 2023
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav also paid tribute to Sharad Yadav.
Tearful emotional tribute to respected guardian Sharad Yadav ji. Hundreds of salutations. pic.twitter.com/n1lDGQoFQ3
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) January 12, 2023
Misa Bharti also expressed grief
RJD supremo Lalu Yadav’s daughter Misa Bharti also expressed grief over Sharad Yadav’s death. He said that the strong voice of socialism has become silent today, but it will always shine in our memories as an inspiration! Tearful emotional tribute to respected Sharad Yadav.
Nitin Gadkari paid tribute
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also remembered Sharad Yadav by tweeting. He wrote- My heartfelt tribute to senior leader Sharad Yadav ji. Sharad ji was my good friend. He was a leader of struggle and doing politics for the interests of the poor, against the Emergency under the leadership of Jayaprakash ji and after that he played an important role in the Janata Party.
Mamta Banerjee expressed grief
Condoling the demise of Sharad Yadav, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that his legacy will live on. Describing Yadav as a statesman of stature, Mamata Banerjee said that he was a highly respected colleague. The TMC chief tweeted, I am saddened to hear about the demise of Shri Sharad Yadav. A veteran statesman and highly respected colleague, his legacy will live on. I pray that his family and followers find patience and strength in this hour of grief.
