Veteran politician and former Janata Dal United chief Sharad Yadav died on Thursday at a private hospital in Gurgaon, family sources said. He was 75.
The socialist leader and former Union minister is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.
A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state.
“On examination, he did not have any pulse or recordable blood pressure. He underwent CPR as per ACLS protocols. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19pm,” the statement said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. “Pained by the passing away of Shri Sharad Yadav Ji. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as MP and Minister. He was greatly inspired by Dr Lohia’s ideals. I will always cherish our interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” he tweeted.
Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav expressed grief. “I am saddened by the news of the untimely demise of Mandal Messiah... great socialist leader and my guardian respected Sharad Yadavji. I am speechless,” he tweeted in Hindi. The RJD leader said he had spoken to Yadav’s family. “In this hour of grief, the entire Samajwadi fraternity is with his family members,” Tejashwi said.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condoled the demise of Yadav and said he had strengthened the politics of equality. The Congress said Yadav’s death was an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
“Am saddened by the demise of Sharad Yadav, former president of JDU and senior leader of the socialist stream of the country. Serving the country as a former Union minister and an outstanding parliamentarian for decades, he strengthened the politics of equality,” Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi.
The Congress chief sent his deepest condolences to Yadav’s family and friends. The Congress tweeted about Yadav’s demise and expressed condolences to his family.
“The demise of former JDU president, former Union minister and senior socialist leader Sharad Yadav is an irreparable loss to Indian politics,” the party said.
