Kerala CM Vijayan condoles demise of socialist leader Sharad Yadav

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday described veteran politician Sharad Yadav as a socialist icon of the country, and said the latter's demise was a great loss to Indian politics

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on sharad yadav's demise.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on sharad yadav's demise. Photo: ANI
Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
1 min read Last Updated : Jan 13 2023 | 1:16 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday described veteran politician Sharad Yadav as a socialist icon of the country, and said the latter's demise was a great loss to Indian politics.

Yadav died at a private hospital in Gurugram on Thursday. He was 75.

"Sharad Yadav was an icon of socialist politics, who stood firm for democratic values. His passing is a great loss to Indian politics. Heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters," the Chief Minister tweeted.

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First Published: Jan 13 2023 | 1:16 PM IST

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