Leading light of Left, effective parliamentarian: PM Modi on Yechury

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi and prominent leaders of the country condoled the passing of CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury with the PM calling him a "leading light of the Left known for his ability to connect across the political spectrum".

Murmu said Yechury, a committed ideologue, won friends across party lines. "Saddened to learn about the demise of CPM 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. My heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues," Murmu said in a post on X.

Home minister Amit Shah said Yechury's demise was a loss to the political sphere.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said, "Pained by the passing away of Sitaram Yechury. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as a seasoned parliamentarian who was known for his knowledge and articulation."

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the CPM leader's contribution to public life would always be remembered.

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi said, "We had worked closely together during 2004-08 to begin with and the friendship that had been established then continued till his very end." She said Yechury was uncompromising in his commitment to the values of the country.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condoled Yechury's demise and said he was an excellent parliamentarian and an outstanding intellectual who served the people with pragmatism blended with idealism.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said, "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."
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