Political leaders throughout occasion traces expressed grief and condolence on Wednesday Actor-comedian Raju Srivastava passes away, The 58-year-old died at a hospital in New Delhi, the place he was admitted final month after struggling a coronary heart assault whereas exercising at a gymnasium within the metropolis.
Soon after the information of Srivastava’s demise broke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an outdated image of him with the late actor and tweeted: “Raju Srivastava lights up our lives with laughter, humor and positivity. He leaves us very soon but he will live on in the hearts of countless people thanks to his rich work over the years. His death is sad. Condolences to his family and fans. peace.”
Raju Srivastava illuminated our lives with laughter, humor and positivity. He leaves us very quickly however he’ll stay on within the hearts of numerous individuals because of his wealthy work over time. His demise is gloomy. Condolences to his household and followers. peace. pic.twitter.com/U9UjGcfeBK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2022
Srivastava was a well-known actor in addition to a politician. The Samajwadi Party had fielded Srivastava from Kanpur for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. However, he returned the ticket saying that he was not getting sufficient help from the native models of the occasion. He later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 19 March 2014.
BJP President JP Nadda additionally condoled Srivastava’s demise and tweeted: “Shocked to hear the news of the demise of renowned comedian Shri Raju Shrivastava ji. He left a different mark in the world of comedy. My thoughts are with his family and fans in this hour of grief. May God place the virtuous soul at his feet. (sic)”
I’m speechless to listen to the information of the demise of well-known comic Shri Raju Srivastava ji. Raju Shrivastava ji left a unique mark on the earth of comedy. My condolences to his household and followers on this hour of mourning. May God bless the virtuous soul at his toes.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) September 21, 2022
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned he was deeply saddened by the demise of Srivastava, and expressed condolences to his bereaved household and followers. In a tweet in Hindi, Singh described him as a talented artist and a person with a full of life and cheerful persona.
I’m deeply saddened by the passing away of famend comic, Raju Srivastava ji. Apart from being an completed artist, he was additionally a really full of life individual. He was additionally very lively within the social subject. I lengthen my condolences to his bereaved household and followers. Shanti!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 21, 2022
“I am deeply saddened by the passing away of renowned comedian Raju Srivastava ji. Apart from being a skilled artist, he was also a very lively person. He was also very active in the social field. I extend my condolences to his bereaved family and fans. Om Shanti,” he wrote.
Referring to the unhappy demise of Srivastava, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy mentioned: “A proficient actor who had the power to make everybody giggle and smile. My condolences to the bereaved household on this hour of grief. peace.”
Saddened by the demise of famend comic and actor Shri Raju Srivastava ji.
A proficient actor who had the power to make everybody giggle and smile.
My condolences to the bereaved household on this hour of grief.
Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Q1ypW6xHGw
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) September 21, 2022
“Sad to listen to concerning the passing away of famend comic Raju Srivastava ji. May God place the departed soul at his toes. My condolences to his household and all his followers on this unhappy hour (sic),” Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal wrote on his official Twitter account.
Very unhappy demise of well-known comic Raju Srivastava ji. May God give place to the departed soul at his toes. My condolences to his household and all his followers on this time of sorrow. pic.twitter.com/l7cPK1bCAS
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 21, 2022
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia mentioned the demise of “comedy king Raju Srivastava” was an ideal loss to Indians as he created a spot in individuals’s hearts by spreading laughter and happiness: “I pray that God rest his soul. Be at his feet and give courage to his family to bear this loss.”
#watch , Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly noticed a 2-minute silence in honor of comic Raju Srivastava, who handed away at present on the age of 58. pic.twitter.com/v2WQFdUJLI
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 21, 2022
Speaking to the media, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned: “Raju Srivastava is no more with us. On behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh, I pray that his soul rest in peace. I extend my condolences to his family.”
Former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray additionally expressed his condolences and wrote on Twitter: “Goodbye to Raju Srivastava ji. He will always be remembered for the laughter he brought to millions! My condolences to his family and loved ones in this time of sorrow. peace.”
Tribute to Raju Srivastava ji. He will all the time be remembered for the laughter he dropped at hundreds of thousands!
My condolences to his household and family members on this time of sorrow.
Om Shanti 🙏
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) September 21, 2022
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi paid tribute to the late actor and tweeted: “Gone too soon, too far. RIP #RajuSrivastava.” Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel additionally condoled the demise of Srivastava.
(with inputs from companies)
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
