Prime Minister Modi and Leaders Mourn the Loss of CPI(M) Leader Sitaram Yechury

New Delhi, India – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the death of CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. Calling him a ‘leading light of the Left,’ PM Modi shared his condolences with Yechury’s family and admirers. Sitaram Yechury passed away on Thursday afternoon at the age of 72 after battling pneumonia. He was admitted to Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Leaders Express Their Grief

In a post on X, PM Modi said, ‘Saddened by the passing away of Sitaram Yechury Ji. He was a leading light of the Left and was known for his ability to connect across the political spectrum. He also made a mark as an effective parliamentarian. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti.’

President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her grief, stating, ‘Saddened to learn about the demise of CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. First as a student leader and then in national politics and as a parliamentarian, he had a distinct and influential voice. Though a committed ideologue, he won friends cutting across the party lines. My heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues.’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, ‘Saddened to hear about the passing of General Secretary of the CPI(M) and former Rajya Sabha MP, Sitaram Yechury Ji. His demise is a loss to the political sphere. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family members and friends. May God give them the strength to endure this difficult time.’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared his sorrow on X, saying, ‘Pained by the passing away of CPI(M) General Secretary and former Rajya Sabha MP Sitaram Yechury. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as a seasoned parliamentarian who was known for his knowledge and articulation. He was also my friend with whom I had several interactions. I will always recall my interactions with him. Condolences to his bereaved family and supporters. Om Shanti!’

Tributes from Various Leaders

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed his grief, saying, ‘Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Sitaram Yechury, a veteran CPI(M) leader. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May memories of his life and legacy bring strength and solace.’

Union Minister Piyush Goyal called Yechury a ‘good friend,’ stating, ‘Yechury Ji was an MP when I came to Rajya Sabha for the first time in 2010. He was a very happy person. He was a good friend. He devoted his entire life to the service of the nation and our politics and ideologies may be different. But there was never any difference of opinion in his heart…I have learnt a lot from him and he will always be alive in our hearts. I pray to God to give peace to his soul and to give courage to his family at this very difficult time.’

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, ‘I’m very sorry to hear this news of the passing away of senior Communist leader Sitaram Yechury. I had seen through the media that he was admitted to AIIMS and was undergoing some treatment for a chest infection, but it is really sad news that he’s passed away. If I can recall, he’s my senior from JNU. The first time when I entered Rajya Sabha in 2014, he was still a member of the Rajya Sabha. It is a big loss for the Communist Party.’

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said, ‘It is a big loss for his party, friends and family. But I also feel a sort of personal loss because I have known him for a long time. We all are sort of contemporaries age-wise. We started taking an interest in active politics almost at the same time. So, I have known him for a long time. He was a man of conviction, who stood by his ideas and ideals and was fully committed to what he believed in. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.’

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said, ‘He was a very dear friend and India is now deprived of such a leader who spoke freely. His view was that this country belongs to all of us, no matter which language you belong to and it should be left like this…Everyone has to leave this country and this world…You came from there and you have to go back there. What all battles did he (Sitaram Yechury) not fight for us…Today I cannot believe that he is no longer among us.’