Live Updates | Sharad Yadav death:‘Sharad Yadav Ji's demise is irreparable damage to country,’ says Amit Shah

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Live Updates Breaking News : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders have expressed their grief over demise of senior leader Sharad Yadav. PM Modi said that Yadav was inspoired by Dr Ram Manohar Lohia's ideals and distinguished himself as an MP and Minister.

The most wonderful time of the year is here. Lohri, one of the most important festivals in North India, is set to take place on January 13. Lohri is usually celebrated the day before Makar Sankranti. It is observed on the last few coldest days of the year. Pongal is an Indian and Sri Lankan harvest festival celebrated by Tamils. Pongal is also a public holiday in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Light rain in the national capital may provide some relief from the frigid temperatures for a few days, but the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also stated that cold wave conditions are quite possible in isolated areas across Delhi and its neighbouring states beginning Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed the Delhi Police on Thursday to suspend all the personnel posted at three PCR vans and two pickets on the night when a 20-year-old woman was killed in the national capital after her scooter was hit by a car and she was dragged by the vehicle for 10-12 kilometres.

The demolition of two "unsafe" hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath resumed on Thursday, two days after the project was halted owing to owners' protests demanding compensation, while the evacuation of affected residents proceeded. 

13 January 2023

12:38 IST

PM Modi inaugurates World's largest river cruise

PM Narendra Modi flags off the world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas between Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Dibrugarh in Assam

11:08 IST

Sharad Yadav Death: Amit Shah pays tribute

'Demise of Sharad Yadav Ji is irreparable damage to the country and the country's politics. Throughout his life, he raised issues related to backward and common people. May God give his family members, and supporters strength to bear this loss," says Amit Shah. 

10:11 IST

Sharad Yadav Death: Bihar CM 

Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar, offered his condolences on the death of socialist politician and former Union Minister Sharad Yadav. "Saddened by the demise of former Union Minister Sharad Yadav. I had a very deep relationship with Sharad Yadav ji. I am shocked and saddened by the news of his demise. He was a strong socialist leader. His demise has caused an irreparable loss in the social and political field. May his soul rest in peace,"

09:06 IST

Sharad Yadav dies: Fortis Hospital statement

"He underwent CPR as per ACLS protocols. Despite best efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 10.19 PM. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to his family,: statement issued by Fortis Hospital.

09:04 IST

Sharad Yadav dies: Rahul Gandhi on demise of sharad yadav

"I have learnt a lot about politics from Sharad Yadav Ji. His passing away today has left me saddened. He shared a relationship of respect with my 'dadi'," says Rahul Gandhi.

09:02 IST

Sharad Yadav Death: Rahul Gandhi 

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress member, pays respect to Sharad Yadav, a former Union minister who passed away last night.