PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Express Grief Over Death Of Congress MP Santokh Chaudhary

Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary passed away on Saturday after a cardiac arrest during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Punjab.

Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary

Source : PTI

Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary passed away on Saturday after suffering from a heart attack during the Bharat Jodo Yatra's Punjab leg. He was coming out with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Kusht Ashram in Phillaur when he collapsed. Singh was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. The Yatra has been suspended post this unfortunate incident. 

Seniro Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to confirm the news.

"Santokh Singh Chaudhary, aged 76, Congress MP from Jalandhar, passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest during the Bharat Jodo Yatra this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. There will be some changes in schedule of the yatra which will be shared shortly," tweeted Ramesh.

Santokh Singh Chaudhary, aged 76, Congress MP from Jalandhar, passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest during the Bharat Jodo Yatra this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. There will be some changes in schedule of the yatra which will be shared shortly.

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) January 14, 2023

Leaders across the nation have expressed their grief at the sudden demise of Chaudhary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Pained by the passing away of MP Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to serve the people of Punjab. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."

Pained by the passing away of MP Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to serve the people of Punjab. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2023

"Shocked by the sudden demise of Shri Santokh Singh Chowdhary. He was a down to earth hardworking leader, a pious person and a strong pillar of the Congress family, who dedicated his life to public service from Youth Congress to Member of Parliament. I express my condolences to the bereaved family," wrote Rahul Gandhi.

श्री संतोख सिंह चौधरी जी के अकस्मात निधन से स्तब्ध हूं।

वो ज़मीन से जुड़े परिश्रमी नेता, एक नेक इंसान और कांग्रेस परिवार के मज़बूत स्तम्भ थे, जिन्होंने युवा कांग्रेस से सांसद तक अपना जीवन जनसेवा को समर्पित किया।

शोकसंतप्त परिवार को अपनी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं। pic.twitter.com/1osKsVMugp

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 14, 2023

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted: "Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely passing away of our MP, Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary. His loss is a great blow to the party and organisation. In this hour of grief, my heart goes out to his family, friends and followers. May his soul rest in peace."

Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely passing away of our MP, Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary.

His loss is a great blow to the party and organisation.

In this hour of grief, my heart goes out to his family, friends and followers.

May his soul rest in peace.

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) January 14, 2023

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also took to twitter and wrote, "I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of Congress Member of Parliament from Jalandhar, Santokh Singh Chaudhary.. May God rest his soul in peace.."

ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਦੇ ਜਲੰਧਰ ਤੋਂ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਪਾਰਲੀਮੈਂਟ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਸਿੰਘ ਚੌਧਰੀ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਬੇਵਕਤੀ ਮੌਤ ਦਾ ਬੇਹੱਦ ਦੁੱਖ ਹੋਇਆ..ਪ੍ਵਮਾਤਮਾ ਵਿੱਛੜੀ ਰੂਹ ਨੂੰ ਸਕੂਨ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ੇ ..ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) January 14, 2023

Expresseing condolences over Santokh Singh Chaudhary's demise Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted: "Shocked & deeply saddened at the untimely demise of my friend, former Punjab minister & Jalandhar MP Shri Chaudhary Santokh Singh Ji. Sincerest condolence to his family. RIP."

Shocked & deeply saddened at the untimely demise of my friend, former Punjab minister & Jalandhar MP Shri Chaudhary Santokh Singh Ji.
Sincerest condolence to his family. RIP. pic.twitter.com/xZ0cLGCGEC

— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) January 14, 2023

 "Condolences on the demise of Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar Shri Santokh Singh ji. In his long public life, he was always vocal on issues of public interest. Discipline in the House was the specialty of his personality. May God give peace to the departed soul. My condolences to the family members," wrote Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressing grief on his demise.

जालंधर से लोकसभा सांसद श्री संतोख सिंह जी के निधन पर शोक व्यक्त करता हूं। सुदीर्घ सार्वजनिक जीवन में जनहित के मुद्दों पर वे सदैव मुखर रहे। सदन में अनुशासन से अपनी बात रखना उनके व्यक्तित्व की खासियत थी। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें। परिजनों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं।

— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) January 14, 2023

Punjab Congress chief, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that Chaudhary's last rites will be held on Sunday. He also said that moments before dying, Chaudhary was calling for Bharat Jodo and that his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Chaudhary's residence later today. He will also attend the cremation on Sunday.