New Delhi, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushil Kumar Modi died on Monday during treatment at AIIMS Hospital in Delhi. He was ill for a long time. The 72-year-old BJP leader was suffering from cancer and due to this he was not even campaigning for the party in the Lok Sabha elections. Sushil Modi's mortal remains will be brought to his residence in Rajendra Nagar, Patna on Tuesday morning.

Bihar unit of BJP also confirmed the death of Sushil Modi. The party said in a post on the social media platform 'X', "The BJP family is extremely saddened by the news of the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and former Rajya Sabha member Shri Sushil Kumar Modi. This is an irreparable loss for Bihar and the entire BJP family.”

Senior BJP leader Sushil Modi had informed on April 3 that he was suffering from cancer. He had said, “I have been struggling with cancer for the last 6 months. Now I felt the time had come to tell people. I will not be able to do anything in the Lok Sabha elections. Everything has been told to the Prime Minister. Always grateful and always dedicated to the country, Bihar and the party.”

As soon as the news of Sushil Modi's demise was heard, there was an influx of people paying tribute to him. Read who said what here:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on Twitter, “I am saddened by the news of the demise of our senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi ji. Today Bihar has lost a great leader of politics forever. From ABVP to BJP, Sushil ji held many important positions in the organization and government. His politics was dedicated to the interests of the poor and the backward. The void that has emerged in the politics of Bihar due to his demise cannot be filled for a long time. In this hour of grief, the entire BJP stands with his bereaved family. May God give peace to the departed soul at his feet. Om Shanti Shanti.”

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences on the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister and former Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said, “Sushil Kumar Modi was a true soldier of the JP movement. He also worked with us for a long time as Deputy Chief Minister. I had a personal relationship with him and am saddened by his demise. Today I have lost a true friend and a hard-working politician. His demise has caused irreparable loss in the political and social fields. The Chief Minister has prayed to God that Late. May Sushil Kumar Modi's family, supporters and fans have the strength to be patient in this hour of grief."

BJP's national J. P. Nadda wrote on X, “The news of the demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Sushil Modi ji is extremely sad. From Vidyarthi Parishad till now we have worked together for a long time for the organization. Sushil Modi ji's entire life was dedicated to Bihar."

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad wrote on X, “The demise of the strong leader of Bihar and BJP, former Deputy Chief Minister and my loving elder brother Sushil Modi is very sad. He played a huge role in fighting against corruption and expanding the BJP. I am deeply saddened by his untimely demise. This was not his time to go. My very humble respect!”

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary wrote on X, “Heartfelt tribute to former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sushil Kumar Modi ji on his demise. This is an irreparable loss for Bihar BJP.”

Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Vijay Kumar Sinha wrote on X, “Senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Sushil Modi ji is no more with us. This is an irreparable loss for the entire BJP organizational family as well as countless workers like me. He will always be remembered for his organizational skills, administrative understanding and his deep knowledge on socio-political topics. May God grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this hour of grief.”

Shahnawaz Hussain wrote on X, “Our leader, friend, elder brother, respected Sushil Kumar Modi ji is no more in this world. There can be no greater sorrow and pain than this for all of us members of the BJP family. A heartfelt tribute to him.”

The RJD family including RJD national president Lalu Prasad, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav have also expressed deep condolences on the demise of 1974 movement student leader cum former Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Lalu Yadav wrote, “Received the very sad news of the demise of Bhai Sushil Modi, our friend from the time of Patna University Students Union i.e. for the last 51-52 years. He was a militant, dedicated social political person. May God grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the loss.”

Tejashwi Yadav said, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the untimely demise of respected Shri Sushil Kumar Modi, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, our guardian, struggling and hardworking leader. May God grant peace to the departed soul at his feet and provide strength to his family and well-wishers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”