SP MLA Sudhakar Singh passes away

Lucknow (UP), Nov 20 (PTI) Samajwadi Party MLA from Ghosi Assembly constituency in Mau district Sudhakar Singh passed away at a private hospital here early Thursday, his family said. He was 67.

Singh complained of breathing difficulty after landing at the Varanasi airport from Delhi on Tuesday. He was first admitted to a hospital in Varanasi and then to Lucknow for further treatment, his son Sujeet Singh told PTI.

He passed away at 7 am, Sujeet Singh said, adding that his father was suffering from some cardiac issues.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the passing away of the MLA.

In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "The passing of Shri Sudhakar Singh, MLA from the Ghosi Assembly Constituency of Mau district, is deeply saddening. My humble tributes to him. My condolences are with the bereaved family." "I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant salvation to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense grief. Om Shanti!" he said.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also condoled Singh's death "May his soul rest in peace. May the bereaved family find strength to bear this immense loss. Deepest condolences," he said in a post on X. PTI NAV DV DV