CPIM general secretary Sitaram Yechury breathed his last on Thursday afternoon after battling respiratory ailments for over three weeks at AIIMS in New Delhi, and his family has donated his body to the hospital for research and teaching purposes.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh took to microblogging website X to express his heartfelt condolences.
Singh’s x post said: “Pained by the passing away of CPI(M) General Secretary and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sitaram Yechuri. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as a seasoned parliamentarian who was known for his knowledge and articulation. He was also my friend with whom I had several interactions. I will always recall my interactions with him. Condolences to his bereaved family and supporters. Om Shanti! ”
Pained by the passing away of CPI(M) General Secretary and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sitaram Yechuri. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as a seasoned parliamentarian who was known for his knowledge and articulation.
He was also my friend with whom I…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 12, 2024
Besides, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said: “Sad to know that Sri Sitaram Yechury has passed away. I knew the veteran parliamentarian that he was and his demise will be a loss for the national politics. I express my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.”
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Sad to know that Sri Sitaram Yechury has passed away. I knew the veteran parliamentarian that he was and his demise will be a loss for the national politics.
I express my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) September 12, 2024
Congress MP and LOP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote: “Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country. I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief.”
Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend.
A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country.
I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief. pic.twitter.com/6GUuWdmHFj
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 12, 2024
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