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Mumbai, August 13: Tributes have started pouring in after the demise of former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Monday morning. The veteran CPI (M) leader breathed his last at 8:15 am. He was suffering from a kidney-related ailment, and his condition was said to be 'stable' on Sunday even after he suffered a mild heart attack.
Somnath Chatterjee has been on ventilator support since August 10 when he was re-admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata following kidney related ailments. Politicians and leaders from Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Sushma Swaraj, Lalu Prasad, Naveen Patnaik to Mamata Banerjee have expressed their grief, and have mourned the death of the stalwart.
Narendra Modi
Former MP and Speaker Shri Somnath Chatterjee was a stalwart of Indian politics. He made our Parliamentary democracy richer and was a strong voice for the well-being of the poor and vulnerable. Anguished by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and supporters.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 13, 2018
Rahul Gandhi
I mourn the passing away of Shri Somnath Chatterjee, 10 term MP and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He was an institution. Greatly respected and admired by all parliamentarians, across party lines. My condolences to his family at this time of grief. #SomnathChatterjee
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 13, 2018
Sushma Swaraj
I am sorry to know about the sad demise of Shri #SomnathChatterjee. In spite of our ideological differences, we cherished a very cordial relationship. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 13, 2018
Lalu Prasad Yadav
We are deeply saddened by the passing of #SomnathChatterjee Ji, former LS Speaker, 10 times MP, widely respected & admired by all cutting across party lines. Have many fond memories of him as we shared a very cordial relationship. Our thoughts and prayers for bereaved family.
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) August 13, 2018
Naveen Patnaik
Shocked and extremely sad to learn the passing away of Shri #SomnathChatterjee. A stalwart parliamentarian, popular amongst people and one of greatest Speakers of Lok Sabha. A huge loss to the Indian democracy. May his family and near & dear ones get the strength to cope. #RIP
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 13, 2018
Milind Deora
Deeply saddened to learn that Somnath Chatterjee is no more. He was a dear family friend who I had the privilege to meet whenever he visited Mumbai. #SomnathChatterjee was one of the greats. The quintessential parliamentarian, he always made time to mentor us & will be missed
— Milind Deora (@milinddeora) August 13, 2018
Mamata Banerjee
Saddened at the passing away of former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath (Da) Chatterjee. My condolences to his family and admirers. This is a great loss for us all
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 13, 2018
Chatterjee was the speaker of Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009. He has been associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for most of his life. However, he was expelled from the party in 2008 when he refused to resign as the Speaker after his party withdrew support to the UPA-I government.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 13, 2018 10:15 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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