Bihar mourns the loss of one of its most beloved leaders, Sushil Kumar Modi, the ex-deputy Chief Minister. The veteran politician passed away at Delhi’s All-India Institute of Medical Sciences at the age of 72 on Monday evening after bravely battling cancer. His month-long stay in the intensive care unit marked the end of a remarkable journey of service and dedication.
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Chose not to participate in LS polls
The leader, who was once the finance minister of Bihar, and lifelong member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had chosen not to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections also on due to his health. He had announced it on social media with a post on X, formerly Twitter, on April 3.
“I have been battling cancer for the last 6 months. Now I feel that the time has come to tell people. I will not be able to do anything in the Lok Sabha elections. I have told everything to the PM. Always grateful and always dedicated to the country, Bihar, and the party,” his post read.
पिछले 6 माह से कैंसर से संघर्ष कर रहा हूँ । अब लगा कि लोगों को बताने का समय आ गया है । लोक सभा चुनाव में कुछ कर नहीं पाऊँगा ।
PM को सब कुछ बता दिया है ।
देश, बिहार और पार्टी का सदा आभार और सदैव समर्पित |— Sushil Kumar Modi (मोदी का परिवार ) (@SushilModi) April 3, 2024
PM Pays Condolences
It was said by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was deeply saddened to learn about the ‘untimely death of a valuable colleague and friend.’
” He has played an invaluable role in the rise and success of BJP in Bihar. Strongly opposing the Emergency, he made a name for himself in student politics. He was known as a very hardworking and sociable MLA. He had a deep understanding of the issues related to politics. He also did a lot of commendable work as an administrator. His active role in the passage of GST will always be remembered. My condolences are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” PM Modi wrote on X.
पार्टी में अपने मूल्यवान सहयोगी और दशकों से मेरे मित्र रहे सुशील मोदी जी के असामयिक निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। बिहार में भाजपा के उत्थान और उसकी सफलताओं के पीछे उनका अमूल्य योगदान रहा है। आपातकाल का पुरजोर विरोध करते हुए, उन्होंने छात्र राजनीति से अपनी एक अलग पहचान बनाई थी। वे… pic.twitter.com/160Bfbt72n
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024
BJP Bihar’s Heartfelt Farewell
BJP Bihar expressed condolences tweeting, “The BJP family is deeply saddened by the news of the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sushil Kumar Modi. We have lost a great warrior. This loss can never be compensated. This is an irreparable loss for Bihar and the entire BJP family. Om peace peace!”
बिहार के पूर्व उप मुख्यमंत्री व पूर्व राज्यसभा सांसद श्री सुशील कुमार मोदी जी के निधन की खबर से भाजपा परिवार अत्यंत दुखी है। हमने एक बड़े सेनानी को खो दिया। इसकी भरपाई कभी नहीं हो सकती।
यह बिहार और पूरे भाजपा परिवार के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है।
ॐ शांति शांति! pic.twitter.com/NHFOjhNN8r
— BJP Bihar (@BJP4Bihar) May 13, 2024
Yogi Adityanath’s Tribute
Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath mourned tweeting,
“He served the country and society throughout his life. His struggle will always serve as an inspiration for workers. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense sorrow.”
बिहार के पूर्व उप मुख्यमंत्री, भाजपा परिवार के वरिष्ठ सदस्य श्री सुशील कुमार मोदी जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है।
मेरी ओर से उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
उन्होंने देश और समाज की जीवनपर्यंत सेवा की। उनका संघर्ष कार्यकर्ताओं के लिए हमेशा प्रेरणा का कार्य करेगा।
प्रभु श्री राम से…
— Yogi Adityanath (मोदी का परिवार) (@myogiadityanath) May 13, 2024
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‘Bihar lost a great pioneer’
“I am saddened by the news of the demise of our senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi ji. Today Bihar has lost a great pioneer of politics forever. From ABVP to BJP, Sushil ji has adorned many important positions in the organization and government. His politics was dedicated to the interests of the poor and the backward. The void that has emerged in Bihar politics due to his demise cannot be filled for a long time. In this hour of grief, the entire BJP stands with his bereaved family. May God give a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet. Om Shanti Shanti,” was tweeted by Home Minister Amit Shah.
हमारे वरिष्ठ नेता सुशील कुमार मोदी जी के निधन की सूचना से आहत हूँ। आज बिहार ने राजनीति के एक महान पुरोधा को हमेशा के लिए खो दिया। ABVP से भाजपा तक सुशील जी ने संगठन व सरकार में कई महत्त्वपूर्ण पदों को सुशोभित किया। उनकी राजनीति गरीबों व पिछड़ों के हितों के लिए समर्पित रही। उनके…
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) May 13, 2024
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