A well-known personality and Lucknow’s famous Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah passed away on Tuesday at the age of 73. He breathed his last at the city’s Vivekananda Hospital. According to reports, Nawab Mir Jafar was suffering from a prolonged illness and was being treated at the hospital. He was undergoing dialysis here. Former UP CM and SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav condoled his death. Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, “The death of Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah Saheb of Sheesh Mahal Lucknow is the end of an era. Heartfelt condolences and condolences to the bereaved family members.”
SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav also expressed grief on Nawab Mir Jafar’s demise. Yadav tweeted in Hindi which read when translated, "Received the sad news of passing away of Jafar Mir Abdullah Saheb, the flag bearer of Awadh's Tehzeeb, Nawabi heritage and opulence and Nawab of Sheesh Mahal Lucknow. You are from Lucknow and Lucknow cannot be separated from you. Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah Sahab's demise is the end of an era. Heartfelt tribute!"
Former UP minister Mohsin Raza tweeted, "Inna lillahe wa inna ilahe rajeun. Received the sad news of the death of Janab Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah Sahab at Vivekananda Hospital, Lucknow. May Allah grant him a place in Jannat, and his family and give strength to the loved ones to bear this sorrow. Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah ji was a well-known and peace-loving person of Lucknow, he was a very practical and calm person, he did excellent work related to social service in his life, Lucknow's culture was reflected in his personality, he will always be in our hearts. Will live by being a good person."
Congress leader Surendra Rajput tweeted, "The pride of Lucknow, Nawab Jafar Mir Abdullah has passed away. This is the news of the end of an era of Lucknow's culture, Nawab Sahib was Lucknow who was the life of every gathering in Lucknow. May Nawab Sahib get a high place in heaven, refreshment from all of us."