Category: Tributes & Obituaries

New Delhi: His staff reported that Malik had been receiving intensive treatment at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where he died at 1:12 PM. Condolences came in from various political leaders, who remembered Malik for his extensive administrative career and his candid views on key national issues. Nation Mourns a Fearless Voice Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also recognized Malik’s contributions, calling him a strong advocate for farmers. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offered a heartfelt tribute, stating, “I am deeply saddened by the death of Satya Pal Malik ji. He earned respect in Indian politics by speaking uncomfortable truths that many hesitate to say. His support for the farmers’ movement and comments on sensitive issues like Pulwama showed his courage.” AAP leader and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal praised Malik’s bravery: “Indian politics has lost a rare personality who always spoke the truth, even when it was inconvenient. He stood up for what he believed was right, particularly on issues that affected ordinary people.” He added, “May God grant peace to his soul and provide strength. A Journey Through High Constitutional Offices Satya Pal Malik’s political career lasted several decades. He served in both Houses of Parliament and held important positions. He was the last governor of Jammu and Kashmir from August 2018 to October 2019. This period coincided with the revocation of Article 370, which ended the region’s special constitutional status and split it into two Union Territories: J&K and Ladakh. After his term in Jammu and Kashmir, Malik served as the Governor of Goa from 2019 to 2020 and Meghalaya from 2020 to 2022. Known for his straightforward and often critical comments, Malik continued to attract attention even after leaving office, especially for his strong support of farmers during the protests against the now-repealed farm laws. Final Moments and Legacy His close aides confirmed that Malik had been in critical condition in the ICU for a long time. Although he stepped away from active politics in recent years, his legacy as a leader who challenged authority and gave a voice to marginalized communities remains strong. Satya Pal Malik’s death has created a gap in Indian public life. He is remembered as a man who prioritized the truth over status and never hesitated to speak out, even when it opposed the establishment.

He was fighting between life and death on the ventilator for a few days. He was being treated at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Where he breathed his last at 8:56 am today. According to the information, he had diabetes and kidney and heart problems. His son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed deep sorrow over his passing through a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. He said that he has become void due to the departure of his father. Hemant Soren wrote in his tweet, ‘Respected Dishem Guru has left us all. Today I have become void’. The news of his death has caused mourning in Jharkhand as well as the whole country. Let us tell you that preparations are underway to bring his body to Jharkhand. Shibu Soren was ill for many years Shibu Soren was seriously ill for the last several years. He was admitted to Gangaram Hospital at the end of June 2025 this year due to difficulty in breathing. His condition remained critical here for the last few days. His condition remained critical here for the last few days. The ventilator was removed several times in between, but when his health deteriorated, he had to be put on the ventilator again. This kind of situation had been continuous for the last one and a half months. Let us tell you that during this time President Draupadi Murmu also visited the hospital to know about his condition. PM Modi expressed grief Posting on the X handle, he wrote, “Shibu Soren ji was a grassroots leader who touched heights in public life with unwavering dedication to the people. He was particularly dedicated to the empowerment of tribal communities, the poor, and the underprivileged. His demise is saddening. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers. I spoke with Jharkhand Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren ji and offered my sympathies. Om Shanti. Was the Chief Minister of Jharkhand thrice Shibu Soren held the position of Jharkhand Chief Minister three times during his long and influential political career. Shibu Soren entered politics after the murder of his father, Sobaran Manjhi, and created history by starting the Dhankatni movement. Under this movement, he mobilized the tribal community against moneylenders and exploiters. Let us tell you, Shibu Soren played a pivotal role and faced immense struggles in the movement to create the state of Jharkhand. This is the reason why his contribution is seen with respect all over the country.