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Veteran farmer leader Satyapal Malik, whose political career spanned five decades and several parties, and who held multiple high-profile gubernatorial posts, died .
According to PTI report, He was 79. Malik, who had held the positions of governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Odisha, besides being a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in his long political career, died at 1.12 pm at the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in New Delhi.
‘Saddened by the passing away of Shri Satyapal Malik Ji. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the news of the demise of the ‘farmer-friendly’ leader is extremely saddening.
‘He continued to fearlessly and boldly hold a mirror of truth to those in power. My deepest condolences to the grieving family and supporters,’ Kharge said in a post on X.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said, ‘I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Governor Satyapal Malik ji.’
‘I will always remember him as a person who, until his last moment, fearlessly spoke the truth and advocated for the interests of the people. I express my deepest condolences to his family, supporters, and well-wishers,’ Gandhi said.
Several political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, expressed grief at the demise of Malik.
Abdullah, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, said in his condolence message, ‘My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and supporters during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace.’
Ghulam Nabi Azad, also a former chief minister of the erstwhile state, said Malik’s contribution to public life will always be remembered.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satyapal Malik, former governor and senior public servant. His contribution to public life will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones,” Azad, the chief of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, said.
Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari said in his condolence message, ‘My deepest condolences to the family of Satya Pal Malik, who passed away today. May his soul rest in eternal peace.’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was saddened over the demise of Malik, who became famous in Indian politics by ‘uttering some truths, which few dare to do.’
‘My condolences to his family, friends, and followers. Satya Pal ji spoke bravely in support of Indian farmers’ protests and in support of some unpleasant truth involved in case of the Pulwama attack. Such courage deserves our salute, and I offer that salute again today. May his soul rest in peace,’ she said in a post on X.
