Sitaram Yechury dies at 72 after battling chest infection, Political leaders including PM Modi pay tribute
Yechury had been in a critical condition for the last few days and was on respiratory support. "Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country," Gandhi said in a post on X
Veteran CPI (M) leader and Former Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury passed away at 72 after combating lung infection at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi on Thursday. The leader turn out to be admitted to the sanatorium on August 19 for treatment of a pneumonia-like chest infection.
Leader of Opposition within the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday condoled the demise of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury and said he turn out to be a protector of the foundation of India with a deep working out of the United States of the United States.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the demise of General Secretary of CPI (M) and former Rajya Sabha MP, Sitaram Yechury. “He turn out to be a number one light of the Left and turn out to be known for his ability to attach across the political spectrum. He also made a mark as a fine Parliamentarian. My thoughts are with his family and admirers on this sad hour.” tweets PM Modi
Yechury had been in a critical condition for the last few days and turn out to be on respiratory toughen.
“Sitaram Yechury ji turn out to be a pal. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep working out of our u.s. of the United States,” Gandhi said in a post on X.
“I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers on this hour of grief,” he said.
Congress leader Pawan Khera wrote on X: “A thorough gentleman and a man of unwavering conviction. Travel well #SitaramYechury. Indian politics shall miss you and the values you lived for.”
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