Former union minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav passed away at the age of 75 at a private hospital in Gurugram, his daughter Subhashini Sharad Yadav confirmed the news on Twitter on Thursday. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and a son. The former JD(U) chief had been keeping low after battling health issues for months.
A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state. “On examination, he did not have any pulse or recordable blood pressure. He underwent CPR as per ACLS protocols. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19 pm,” the news agency PTI quoted a statement as saying.
According to sources, he was fine till the afternoon but later faced some health issues after which he was taken to the hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Yadav. He tweeted, “Pained by the passing away of Shri Sharad Yadav Ji. In his long years in public life, he distinguished himself as MP and Minister. He was greatly inspired by Dr. Lohia’s ideals. I will always cherish our interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
