CPI-M Leader Sitaram Yechury's Son Passes Away Due To Corona; Yechury Appreciates 'Those Who Gave Hope'

Ashish Yechury was admitted to Holy Family hospital two weeks ago and was later shifted to Gurgaon. 

File Photo - Ashish Yechury

New Delhi: Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury's elder son, Ashish Yechury passes away due to COVID-19 in Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital early morning on Thursday.

He was admitted to Holy Family hospital two weeks ago and was later shifted to Gurgaon. 

It is with great sadness that I have to inform that I lost my elder son, Ashish Yechury to COVID-19 this morning. I want to thank all those who gave us hope and who treated him - doctors, nurses, frontline health workers, sanitation workers and innumerable others who stood by us.

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) April 22, 2021

According to media report, 35 year-old Ashish Yechury was a senior editor with a leading newspaper. 

Those close to the family told India Today, that 34-year-old Ashish Yechury had tested positive for Covid-19 two weeks ago and was admitted to Gurugram's Medanta Hospital. He had recently been recovering well from the disease, however, succumbed to the disease at 5.30 am on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Swati.

Leaders offer condolences

The CPI(M) issued a statement saying, "The Polit Bureau conveys it deepest condolences to Sitaram and Indrani, his wife Swati, his sister Akhila and all other members of the bereaved family". TMC MP Derek O'Brien also offered his condolences.

Devastated by the news @SitaramYechury @seemay. There is no greater loss for a parent to endure. May you find the strength to bear the inexpressible grief of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this painful time.

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 22, 2021

 

My heartfelt condolences to CPIM General Secretary @SitaramYechury ji on the untimely demise of his son, Sh. Ashish Yechury. May God give him & all family members strength to bear this loss. May the departed soul rest in peace.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 22, 2021

I got the message that shri Ashish Yechuri son of Shri Sitaram Yechuri died due to Covid 19 infection today morning May his soul rest in peace My heartfelt condolences to shri Sitaram Yechury his wife and family members

— V.Narayanasamy (@VNarayanasami) April 22, 2021

Deeply saddened and pained to hear about the loss of Ashish Yechury.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to Comrade @SitaramYechury, his family and friends at this difficult time.

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) April 22, 2021