'Stalwart Politician': Mamata Condoles Sharad Yadav's Death

Describing Yadav as a stalwart politician, Banerjee said he was an immensely respected colleague.

Updated on: 13 January 2023 2:07 am

Mamta Banerjee

?Condoling the death of former Union minister Sharad Yadav, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said his legacy will leave on.

Describing Yadav as a stalwart politician, Banerjee said he was an immensely respected colleague.

"I bear a heavy heart upon hearing about Shri Sharad Yadav’s demise. A stalwart politician and an immensely respected colleague, his legacy shall live on," tweeted the TMC chief.

"I pray that his family and followers find solace and strength in this hour of grief," she added.

I bear a heavy heart upon hearing about Shri Sharad Yadav’s demise.

A stalwart politician and an immensely respected colleague, his legacy shall live on.

I pray that his family and followers find solace and strength in this hour of grief.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 12, 2023