Sitaram Yechury – man of integrity who stayed loyal to CPI(M) till his last breath was known for his deep understanding of the country. His demise is irreparable loss to the Indian polity; he is remembered by the nation through condolence messages.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
Saddened by the passing away of Shri Sitaram yechury ji he was a leading light of the left and was known for his ability to connect across the political spectrum. He also made a mark as an effective parliamentarian. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti.
President Droupadi Murmu:
Saddened to learn about the demise of CPI(M) General Secretary Shri Sitaram Yechury. First as a student leader and then in National politics and as a parliamentarian, he had a distinct and influential voice. Though a committed ideologue, he won friends cutting across the party.
Home Minister Amit Shah:
Saddened to hear about the passing of General Secretary of the CPI(M) and former Rajya Sabha MP, Sitaram Yechurji. His demise is a loss to the political sphere. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family members and friends. May God give them the strength to endure this difficult time.
Leader of Opposition in Loksabha Rahul Gandhi:
Sitaram Yechury ji was a friend. A protector of the Idea of India with a deep understanding of our country. I will miss the long discussions we used to have. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and followers in this hour of grief.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra:
The passing away of Shri Sitaram Yechury is a profound loss for all of us. His years of service and devotion to our country is worthy of the greatest respect. Most of all, he was an inherently decent human being who brought a sense of balance and gentleness to the harsh world.
Mamata Banerjee:
Sitaram Yechury – a very fine human being, a multilingual bibliophile, an unrepentant Marxist with a pragmatic streak, a pillar of the CPM, and a superb Parliamentarian with a wonderful wit and sense of humour – is most sadly no more.
Chief Minister, Tamilnadu, M.K. Stalin:
Deeply shocked and saddened by the demise of Comrade #SitaramYechury, a stalwart of the Left Movement and a towering figure in Indian politics.
Comrade @SitaramYechury was a fearless leader whose commitment to justice was evident from young age, as he courageously should against the emergency as a student leader. His dedication to the cause of the working class, secularism, social justice, equality, and progressive values shaped a distinguished career that will continue to inspire future generations.
I will always cherish the insightful interactions I had with him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and Comrades during this difficult time.
N. Chandrababu Naidu:
Deeply saddened by veteran CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury Ji’s passing. He was a stalwart who rose from the ranks to become one of the most respected voices in Indian politics. He was known for his intellectual take on issues, and connection with the people at the grassroots level. His insightful debates with leaders across the political spectrum earned him recognition beyond his party. My heartfelt condolences to his family, comrades, and followers. May his soul rest in peace.
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav:
Sitaram Yechury was one of the greatest leaders of the country, who worked to build bridges between ideologies in the country. Sitaram Yechury struggled throughout his life, he dedicated his entire life to spreading his ideology to the people. Sitaram Yechury will always be remembered and he was the leader of that generation of leaders who saw many ups and downs in politics. The country has lost mature leader.
SP Chief General Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Khalid Tufail:
Deeply saddened by veteran CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury Ji’s passing. A person, highly intellectual whose take on issues, and connection with the people at the grassroots level were exemplary. He had friends across the political spectrum. My heartfelt condolences to his family and Comrades during this difficult time.