Former Union Minister Sharad Yadav is no more, PM Modi said- "I will always cherish your memories''

New Delhi: Former Union Minister and former National President of Janata Dal-United (JDU) Sharad Yadav (Sharad Yadav Passes Away) has passed away at the age of 75. Sharad Yadav's daughter Shubhasini Yadav gave this information on social media. All the leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi have paid tribute to Sharad Yadav.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on Twitter, 'Saddened by the demise of 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. om Shanti.'

Sharad Yadav was an important national voice of the underprivileged in Parliament: President

President Draupadi Murmu condoled the demise of Sharad Yadav. He said- It was sad to know about the demise of former Union Minister Mr. Sharad Yadav. Sharad ji, a student leader of the seventies who fought for democratic values, was an important national voice of the underprivileged in Parliament. My deepest condolences to his family and fans.

While paying tribute to Sharad Yadav, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar described him as a popular leader and efficient administrator. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted, "Saddened by the untimely demise of former Union Minister and veteran MP Sharad Yadav. A popular leader and efficient administrator, he set high standards in public life. My deepest condolences to his family members and well-wishers. om Shanti!''

Lalu paid tribute through a video message

Lalu Prasad Yadav has paid tribute to Sharad Yadav through a video message from a Singapore hospital. Lalu said in the video, 'I am very disturbed after hearing the news of the death of elder brother Sharad Yadav. I am very sad and very hurt. Sharad Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Nitish Kumar, and I along with other leaders have been doing politics in the company of people's leaders Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and Karpoori Thakur. Today I was deeply saddened by his sudden departure. He was a great socialist leader. He was candid. I used to fight with him sometimes. There would have been differences, but no differences. He is no longer with us. God gives peace to his soul. My condolences to the bereaved families.

Lok Sabha speaker expressed grief

Expressing grief over the death of Sharad Yadav, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, "I condole the death of a senior politician, former MP Sharad Yadav. He was a great socialist leader with extraordinary talent who worked hard to alleviate the pain of the underprivileged and exploited." He dedicated his life to this. His death is a big loss for the socialist movement. My condolences to the family members."

(ASHNA)