Sushil Modi, Ex Deputy Chief Minister Of Bihar, Dies At 72

New Delhi:

Senior BJP chief Sushil Modi died at Delhi’s All-India Institute of Medical Sciences Monday night. The 72-year-old was battling most cancers and was admitted within the intensive care unit of AIIMS for the final one month.

The stalwart chief, as soon as the BJP’s best-known face in Bihar, had opted out of the continued Lok Sabha elections additionally on account of his well being. He had introduced it on social media with a submit on X, previously Twitter, on April 3.

“I’ve been battling most cancers for the final 6 months. Now I really feel that the time has come to inform individuals. I will be unable to do something within the Lok Sabha elections. I’ve instructed all the things to the PM. All the time grateful and at all times devoted to the nation, Bihar and the social gathering,” his submit learn.

His absence was anticipated to be felt essentially the most in Bihar, the place he had appreciable affect on the social gathering, constructed over three a long time.

Over 11 years between 2005 and 2020, in two stints, he had served because the Deputy of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

He was additionally mourned by senior BJP leaders Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Ravi Shankar Prasad.

“I’m saddened by the information of the demise of our senior chief Sushil Kumar Modi ji. Right now Bihar has misplaced a terrific pioneer of politics endlessly. From ABVP to BJP, Sushil ji has adorned many necessary positions within the group and authorities. His politics was devoted to the pursuits of the poor and the backward. The void that has emerged in Bihar politics on account of his demise can’t be crammed for a very long time. On this hour of grief, your entire BJP stands together with his bereaved household. Could God give a spot to the departed soul in his lotus toes. Om Shanti Shanti,’ learn a tough translation of the submit by Mr Shah.

“The information of the demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Get together chief and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Sushil Modi ji is extraordinarily unhappy. From the Vidhyarthi Parishad until now, we have now labored collectively for the group for a very long time. Sushil Modi ji’s complete life was devoted to Bihar. Sushil Modi ji’s efforts have been very useful in bringing Bihar out of jungle raj and placing it on the trail of growth. His absence is an irreparable loss for numerous staff,” learn the submit by BJP chief JP Nadda.

“His work for the event of Bihar will at all times be remembered,” posted Rajnath Singh.

Former Bihar Chief Minister and HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi additionally posted his condolences on X. “Heartfelt tribute to our pricey buddy, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sushil Kumar Modi ji on his demise,” his submit learn.

Political rival Tejashwi Yadav — who had slipped into Sushil Modi’s footwear throughout Nitish Kumar’s stints with the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal as a part of Grand Alliance — and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, additionally mourned him.

“Sorry to listen to concerning the unhappy demise of Shri Sushil Kumar Modi, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household & buddies. Could the departed soul relaxation in peace,” posted Mamata Banerjee.

“Deeply saddened to listen to the information of the premature demise of revered Shri Sushil Kumar Modi, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, our guardian, struggling and hardworking chief,” posted Tejashwi Yadav.