Former JDU national president Sharad Yadav passed away: daughter wrote – father is no more; took his last breath at the age of 75

Former JDU President Sharad Yadav has passed away. Sharad Yadav’s daughter Shubhashini Yadav has given information about this by tweeting. Shubhashini wrote in her tweet, ‘Papa is no more’. He was 75 years old. Sharad Yadav’s health was going bad for a long time.

He was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Delhi after his health deteriorated late on Thursday evening. He passed away at 9 pm.

Sharad Yadav has been among those leaders who stayed with both Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar, but Sharad Yadav was isolated after political relations with Nitish Kumar deteriorated. Due to being seriously ill, his political activities were reduced considerably.

Many leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lalu Yadav, Deputy CM of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition Vijay Sinha have expressed grief over the death of Sharad Yadav.

Sharad Yadav died on Thursday night in a private hospital in Delhi.

Sharad Yadav’s daughter Shubhashini Yadav has given information about this by tweeting.

Was a Union minister in the Vajpayee government
Sharad Yadav had served as a minister in various portfolios in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government between 1999 and 2004. In 2003, Sharad Yadav became the president of Janata Dal United (JDU). He was also the convenor of NDA. In the year 2018, after separating from JDU, the Democratic Janata Dal (LJD) was formed. Last year, he had announced the merger of his party with RJD.

PM Modi expressed grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Sharad Yadav. He tweeted that in his long public life 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. peace.

Lalu wrote – I am feeling very helpless

Lalu Yadav wrote in his tweet – Just got the sad news of Sharad Bhai’s departure at night in Singapore. I feel very helpless. We had met before coming and we had thought a lot in the context of socialist and social justice stream. Sharad bhai… didn’t want to say goodbye like this. Soulful Tribute!

Lalu Yadav has shared this post with video message from the hospital itself. Just got the sad news of Sharadbhai’s passing in Singapore at night. I feel very helpless. There was a meeting before coming and we had thought a lot in the context of socialist and social justice stream. Brother Sharad… I didn’t want to say goodbye like this. Soulful Tribute!

Bihar’s Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav said- I am saddened by the news of untimely demise of Mandal Messiah, senior leader of RJD, great socialist leader, my guardian respected Sharad Yadav ji. I am unable to say anything.

National President of Jan Adhikar Party Pappu Yadav said that the country’s veteran politician, warrior of socialism and social justice Sharad Yadav is saddened to hear the news of his demise. An era has come to an end with the demise of Sharad Yadav. Will always be remembered as a leader of social justice.