Chetan Chauhan Death: PM Modi Condoles Former Indian Opener's Demise, Calls Him "Wonderful Cricketer, Diligent Political Leader"

Prime Minister called Chetan Chauhan a wonderful cricketer and a diligent political leader who made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh.

Chetan Chauhan (Getty)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his heartfelt condolences upon the untimely demise of former Indian Test opener Chetan Chauhan, who breathed his last today after suffering from multiple organ failure. Taking to his official Twitter account, Prime Minister called late Chauhan a wonderful cricketer and a diligent political leader who made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh. "Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti," PM Modi tweeted.

Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2020

According to the reports, Chauhan, who had been put on ventilator support on Friday night after his health condition became critical, suffered multiple organ failure leading to his death earlier today.  The 73-year-old had recovered well after testing positive for Covid-19 in July but his condition deteriorated after he developed blood pressure and kidney problems and hence needed to be put on ventilator. As soon as the unfortunate news broke, several politicians, celebs and people from cricket fraternity mourned the untimely demise of Chetan Chauhan. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of Chetan Chauhan. CM in a tweet in Hindi said, "Got to know about the untimely death of former international cricketer and my colleague in the Cabinet, Mr. Chetan Chauhan. May god bless the family with enough strength to bear this immense gried and let the departed soul find peace."

पूर्व अंतरराष्ट्रीय खिलाड़ी, मंत्रिमंडल में मेरे सहयोगी, श्री चेतन चौहान जी के असामयिक निधन का व्यथित कर देने वाला समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।

प्रभु श्री राम, श्री चौहान जी के परिजनों को इस अपार दुःख को सहने की शक्ति एवं दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान प्रदान करें। ॐ शांति — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 16, 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah who recently recovered from the deadly Coronavirus disease also condoled Chauhan's demise. "Chetan Chauhan served the country throughout his life first as a sportsman and later as a public servant. His death is a great loss for Indian politics and cricket," Shah said.

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार के मंत्री व पूर्व क्रिकेटर श्री चेतन चौहान जी ने अपने जीवन में पहले एक खिलाड़ी के रूप में और बाद में एक जनसेवक के रूप में देश की सेवा की। उनका निधन भारतीय राजनीति और क्रिकेट के लिए बहुत बड़ी क्षति है। मैं उनके परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ॐ शांति

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2020

Haryana Chief Minister in a tweet in Hindi said: Saddened by the news of the sudden demise of Shri Chetan Chauhan, a former cricketer and cabinet minister in the UP Government. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and to the grieving family to bear this grief.

पूर्व क्रिकेटर और उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार में कैबिनेट मंत्री श्री चेतन चौहान जी के आकस्मिक निधन के समाचार से मन दुखी है।

ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति और शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह दु:ख सहन करने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। !!ॐ शांति !! — Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) August 16, 2020

Former Indian cricketer, coach, and commentator Anil Kumble also mourned Chauhan's death saying, "Saddened to hear the passing of Chetan Chauhan. Fondly remember our conversations on the 2007/8 tour of Australia. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

Saddened to hear the passing of Chetan Chauhan. Fondly remember our conversations on the 2007/8 tour of Australia. Heartfelt condolences to his family. ????????

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 16, 2020

Union Minister and former BCCI President Anurag Thakur said, "It is unbelievable that Chetan Chauhan ji is not among us now. He was a very good person besides being a cricketer and politician." Meanwhile, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju while grieving upon Chauhan's death said, "I'm shocked & saddened by the demise of Chetan Chauhan, former Indian cricket opener & Minister in UP. I had memorable moments with him on many occasions. My deep condolences to his family and supporters. May his soul rest in peace."