New Delhi: Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav died today at the age of 75. The news about the death was confirmed by his daughter Subhashini Sharad Yadav on her social media account.
Sharad Yadav had launched his own party Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD), the party was merged with Lalu Yadav’s outfit RJD in March 2020.
He was a former union minister in various governments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the passing away of Sharad Yadav.
PM Modi remembered his long years in public life where he he distinguished himself as MP and Minister.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2023
Shattered to learn about the passing of Sharad Yadav Ji. One of the leading figures to have emerged from Lok Nayak Sri Jayaprakash Narayan’s stream of socialism, he was a remarkable leader, ever humble and ever rooted to the ground.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/PtWfSIEiO1
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) January 12, 2023
Other leaders also condoled the passing away of senior JDU leaders.
An era comes to an end. There was always something to learn from Sharad Yadav ji. May his soul rest in peace. Strength to his daughter @Subhashini_12b
— Pawan Khera ?? (@Pawankhera) January 12, 2023
नही रहे शरद यादव… विनम्र श्रद्धाजंलि ?#SharadYadav pic.twitter.com/AZMdKlm7cn
— Akhilesh Yadav (@AkhileshInc) January 12, 2023
समाजवाद की प्रबल आवाज़ आज शांत ज़रूर हुई है पर प्रेरणा बनकर हमारी स्मृतियों में सदा कौंधती रहेगी!
आदरणीय #शरद_यादव जी को अश्रुपूरित भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। ?#SharadYadav pic.twitter.com/uOBUcfHuVQ
— Dr. Misa Bharti (@MisaBharti) January 12, 2023
पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री और जेडीयू के पूर्व राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री शरद यादव जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है।
ईश्वर दिवंगत पुण्यात्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान व परिजनों को यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति दें।
ॐ शांति!#SharadYadav#शरदयादव pic.twitter.com/0n0xf2aVeU— Naveen Sharma (@naveen_hmr) January 12, 2023
पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री शरद यादव जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को श्रीचरणों में स्थान और परिवार के सदस्यों को दुख सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। ॐ शांति ?#SharadYadav pic.twitter.com/tznyrvlU5R
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 12, 2023
I feel very sad to learn about the demise of my long time friend and Janata Parivar colleague Shri #SharadYadav. I had met him a few months ago to enquire regarding his health. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/hpZVC4fItG
— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) January 12, 2023
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