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Country deprived of a great leader today, says Farooq Abdullah on Yechury's demise

He was 72, and breathed his last today at AIIMS
06:41 PM Sep 12, 2024 IST | GK Web Desk
country deprived of a great leader today  says farooq abdullah on yechury s demise
Country deprived of a great leader today, says Farooq Abdullah on Yechury's demise --- GK File photo
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Srinagar, Sep 12: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday expressed grief over the sad demise of CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, terming his departure ‘a great loss to the country’.

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Yechury, who was General Secretary of CPI(M) and was unwell from last few months breathed his last today at AIIMS. He was 72.

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“He was a very dear friend and India is now deprived of such a great leader who spoke freely for people. His views were that his country belongs to all of us, no matter which language you belong to,” Dr Farooq said.

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He said everyone has to leave this world. “You came from there and you have to return back there. Today I cannot believe that he is no more among us,” he said.

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