Sushil Kumar Modi: A Stalwart of Bihar Politics Passes Away

Senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi, passed away on Monday evening in a New Delhi hospital. Modi, 72, had been battling cancer for the past six months.

The last rites of the veteran politician will take place around 6 pm in Patna on Tuesday, according to party sources. "The mortal remains of Sushil Modi will be brought from Delhi to Patna around 11.30 am and taken to his house in Rajendra Nagar. Later, his body will be taken to the Bihar assembly and the BJP state headquarters where party workers will pay their tribute to the departed leader,” said a senior Bihar BJP member.

The funeral will take place at Digha Ghat Crematorium in Patna. BJP national president J P Nadda is likely to be present at the ceremony. Modi will be cremated with full state honours, as per a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office.

Modi served as the deputy chief minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2013, and again between 2017 and 2020. His contributions to the state and his party have been significant and his loss will be deeply felt.

Last month, Modi had taken to social media to announce that he was battling with cancer and would not be able to campaign in the Lok Sabha elections. His passing marks the end of an era in Bihar politics. His dedication to public service and his resilience in the face of adversity will continue to inspire many.