Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has condoled the death of Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury and said that he was a protector of the idea of India with a deep understanding of our country.
Taking to X Gandhi wrote, "Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country. I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief."
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled Yechury's death and said that his demise would be a loss for the national politics.
Taking to X Banerjee wrote, "Sad to know that Sri Sitaram Yechury has passed away. I knew the veteran parliamentarian that he was and his demise will be a loss for the national politics. I express my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues."
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic demise of veteran CPM leader, Sitaram Yechury ji. We had many years of working relations in the Parliament. Extending my deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and admirers,” wrote Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Expressing grief, Pinarayi Vijayan, a fellow party-member and Kerala chief minister, said his comrade was an ‘unparalleled brave leader of the communist movement’. “Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Sitaram Yechury was an unparalleled brave leader of the communist movement. I am hearing the news of Sitaram’s demise with great sadness and heartbreak,” reported by PTI.
"देश के वरिष्ठ राजनेता एवं सीपीएम के महासचिव श्री सीताराम येचुरी जी का निधन, अत्यंत दुःखद ! इश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें। शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह असीम दुःख सहने का संबल प्राप्त हो। भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि !" wrote Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
"Deeply saddened by veteran CPI-M leader, Sitaram Yechury Ji's passing. He was a stalwart who rose from the ranks to become one of the most respected voices in Indian politics. He was known for his intellectual take on issues, and connection with the people at the grassroots level. His insightful debates with leaders across the political spectrum earned him recognition beyond his party. My heartfelt condolences to his family, comrades, and followers. May his soul rest in peace," wrote Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren also conveyed his heartfelt condolences and said that Yechury's departure has left a void in the political landscape of India. He praised Yechury for his dedication to the principles of justice and his unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of the common people.
"The passing away of Shri Sitaram Yechury is a profound loss for all of us. His years of service and devotion to our country is worthy of the greatest respect. Most of all, he was an inherently decent human being who brought a sense of balance and gentleness to the harsh world of politics. May his soul rest in peace and may his loved ones find the strength and courage to face this tragedy," wrote Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
"CPI(M) नेता सीताराम येचुरी जी का निधन भारतीय राजनीति के लिए बड़ी क्षति है। आम लोगों की आवाज़ बनकर, उनके हितों की रक्षा में अपना सारा जीवन समर्पित करने वाले येचुरी जी को मेरी श्रद्धांजलि," wrote Delhi finance minister Atishi.
Yechury, 72, passed away on Thursday at AIIMS, New Delhi, after battling a respiratory tract infection. Known for his affable personality and accommodative political stance, Yechury was one of the most recognisable faces of the Left in recent years.
