On Thursday, January 12, former Union Minister Sharad Yadav passed away at 72. The veteran parliamentarian’s demise prompted prominent political leaders to break ranks and condole the passing. This includes PM Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, AAP leader and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and many others. The seasoned political leader and JDU chief died in a hospital on Thursday night, his family informed.
As per Fortis Memorial Research Institute, where Yadav took his last breath, he had been rushed to the hospital in an unresponsive state. Sharad Yadav didn’t show pulse or measurable vitals like blood pressure after being brought in the unconscious state. He was given CPR as per protocols, but could not be revived.
“He underwent CPR as per ACLS protocols. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19 PM. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to his family,” the statement by Fortis read.
Sharad Yadav was one of the founders of the JDU back in 2003 and was elected as the party’s first national president. However, after parting from the party he founded, he launched the Loktantrik Janata Dal in 2018.
He was also a Union Minister serving in ministries and handled portfolios of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
The Facts of the Matter
On Friday, political leaders across the nation came together to mourn the passing of stalwart parliamentarian and former Union Minister Sharad Yadav. On Thursday, Sharad Yadav passed away at an age of 72 due to health-related ailments. The leader was rushed to the Fortis Memorial Research Institute, where he couldn’t be revived.
Sharad Yadav’s death was confirmed by his daughter who took to Twitter and shared the news saying, “Papa nahi rahe (Papa is no more)”.
पापा नहीं रहे 😭
— Subhashini Sharad Yadav (@Subhashini_12b) January 12, 2023
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Sharad Yadav was Brought to Hospital Unresponsive
Statement shared by Fortis Memorial Research Institute confirmed that Yadav was taken immediately to emergency ward after being brought in an unconscious and unresponsive state. “On examination, he did not have any pulse or recordable blood pressure. He underwent CPR as per ACLS protocols. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19 pm,” the statement further read.
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“Pained by passing..”: PM Modi and Others React to Sharad Yadav’s Death
After the news of Sharad Yadav’s death was confirmed, various political leaders from different parties took to Twitter and condoled the death. This included BJP leaders, Congress leaders, AAP leaders and Janata Dal leaders.
“Pained by the passing away of Shri Sharad Yadav Ji. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as MP and Minister. He was greatly inspired by Dr. Lohia’s ideals. I will always cherish our interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted
Pained by the passing away of Shri Sharad Yadav Ji. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as MP and Minister. He was greatly inspired by Dr. Lohia’s ideals. I will always cherish our interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2023
देश की समाजवादी धारा के वरिष्ठ नेता, जेडीयू के पूर्व अध्यक्ष, श्री शरद यादव जी के निधन से दुःखी हूँ।
एक पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री व दशकों तक एक उत्कृष्ट सांसद के तौर पर देश सेवा का कार्य कर,उन्होंने समानता की राजनीति को मज़बूत किया।
उनके परिवार एवं समर्थकों को मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएँ।
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) January 12, 2023
शरद यादव जी समाजवाद के पुरोधा होने के साथ एक विनम्र स्वभाव के व्यक्ति थे। मैंने उनसे बहुत कुछ सीखा है।
उनके शोकाकुल परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं। देश के लिए उनका योगदान सदा याद रखा जाएगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 12, 2023
पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री शरद यादव जी का निधन दुःखद। शरद यादव जी से मेरा बहुत गहरा संबंध था। मैं उनके निधन की खबर से स्तब्ध एवं मर्माहत हूं। वे एक प्रखर समाजवादी नेता थे। उनके निधन से सामाजिक एवं राजनीतिक क्षेत्र में अपूरणीय क्षति हुई है। ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) January 12, 2023
अभी सिंगापुर में रात्रि में के समय शरद भाई के जाने का दुखद समाचार मिला। बहुत बेबस महसूस कर रहा हूँ। आने से पहले मुलाक़ात हुई थी और कितना कुछ हमने सोचा था समाजवादी व सामाजिक न्याय की धारा के संदर्भ में।
शरद भाई…ऐसे अलविदा नही कहना था। भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि! pic.twitter.com/t17VHO24Rg
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) January 12, 2023
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Everything You May Need to Know About Sharad Yadav
Born in July 1947, Sharad Yadav became a massive leader of the socialist movement raised by Jayaprakash Narayan, with the latter leading opposition to overthrow then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Making leaps on the path given by Narayan, Sharad Yadav was one of the founders of the JDU (Janata Dal (United)) in 2003. Prior to laying the foundation of JDU, Yadav was reported to have played a crucial part in making then PM VP Singh implement the Mandal Commission report granting OBC reservation.
In 2017, Yadav lost his place in JDU and was also disqualified from Rajya Sabha for allegedly being involved in “anti-party activities”. Determined to carry on, he founded the Loktantrik Janata Dal in 2018.
A 7-term Lok Sabha and 4-term Rajya Sabha member, he was the Union Cabinet Minister, Textiles and Food Processing Industries in V. P. Singh ministry, along with managing the aviation and labour portfolios in late 90s and early 2000s.
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