Senior Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Kumari Selja, and Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday expressed their condolences over the passing of former J&K governor Satyapal Malik.
Malik passed away in Delhi at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness, according to his personal staff.
Selja, who is the MP from Sirsa and a former Union Minister, said Malik always spoke boldly and clearly about issues concerning farmers and the common people.
All three Congress leaders shared messages in Hindi on X, offering tributes to Malik.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, “The news of the passing of senior leader and former governor Satyapal Malik Ji has been received. I offer heartfelt tributes to the departed noble soul. I pray to God to grant strength to the grieving family to bear this unbearable pain.”
Selja added that “He was always one to speak clearly and fearlessly on issues related to farmers and the common people. His forthrightness and commitment to public welfare will always be remembered.”
Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said Malik’s passing was very saddening. He described him as a fearless leader who stood with farmers and didn’t hesitate to question the government while in power. “His voice and courage will never be forgotten,” Surjewala said. “May God grant the departed soul a place at His divine feet and give strength to his supporters and family to bear this shock,” he added.
Malik had served as Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Odisha during his long political journey. He had also been a member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
He passed away at 1:12 pm on Tuesday at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi, where he had been in the ICU for some time due to multiple health issues, his staff shared.
Notably, Malik took his last breath on the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, a historic move that took place during his tenure as J&K Governor.
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