Sushil Modi dies at 72: Amit Shah expresses grief, Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘guardian’ tribute

Politicians throughout get together strains have prolonged condolences on the loss of life of senior BJP chief and Bihar’s former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who was battling most cancers.

Patna: Former Bihar deputy chief minister and BJP senior chief Sushil Kumar Modi arrives at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport after asserting his lack of ability to take part within the upcoming Lok Sabha election resulting from his ongoing battle with most cancers, in Patna, Wednesday, April 3, 2024.(PTI)

Union house minister Amit Shah expressed his deep disappointment on the demise of Sushil Kumar Modi. Shah mirrored on Modi’s intensive contribution to politics, spanning from his days with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to his important roles inside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the federal government.

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“I am saddened by the news of the demise of our senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi ji. Today Bihar has lost a great pioneer of politics forever. From ABVP to BJP, Sushil ji has adorned many important positions in the organization and government,” Shah posted on X.

“His politics was dedicated to the interests of the poor and the backward. The void that has emerged in Bihar politics due to his demise cannot be filled for a long time. In this hour of grief, the entire BJP stands with his bereaved family. May God give a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet. Om Shanti Shanti,” Shah added.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was near Sushil Modi, condoled the loss of life of the senior BJP chief saying it was an irreparable loss for the state. 

“Modi was a true soldier of the JP movement and he was a good friend and one of the sincere and hardworking leaders. I am deeply shocked by his death,” the CM stated in his condolence message.

Former deputy CM and chief of the opposition in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav additionally expressed his sorrow over the loss, saying, “I am extremely saddened to hear the news of the untimely demise of the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, our guardian, struggling and hardworking leader respected Shri Sushil Kumar Modi ji. May God grant a place to the departed soul in his feet and provide strength to the family and well-wishers in this hour of grief.”

Sushil Kumar Modi breathed his final at AIIMS, New Delhi on Monday late night. He was 72 years outdated. 

Modi is survived by his spouse and two sons. 

State BJP confirmed his loss of life on social media.

“The BJP family is deeply saddened by the news of the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sushil Kumar Modi,” the state unit of the get together stated in a submit on X.

This is an irreparable loss for Bihar and all the BJP household, it stated.

Last month, Sushil Kumar Modi stated he was identified with most cancers six months in the past and, in consequence, wouldn’t be taking part within the BJP’s Lok Sabha ballot marketing campaign.

“I have been battling cancer for the last six months. Now, I feel that the time has come to inform people about it. I will not be able to do anything for Lok Sabha elections,” he posted on X.

“I have told everything to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I will always remain grateful and dedicated to the country, Bihar and the party,” he wrote.

With Bureau inputs

Source: www.hindustantimes.com

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