Patna, May 12: Baghi Kumar Verma, a senior leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and former minister of Bihar, passed away on Monday night at the All India Institute of Ayurveda Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi at the age of 77.
His death has cast a shadow of mourning over the districts of Jehanabad and Arwal.
Verma’s mortal remains were brought to the RJD party office, where leaders and workers gathered to pay their last respects.
Party members offered flowers with teary eyes, creating a somber atmosphere.
Tejashwi Yadav, the national executive president of RJD, along with state president Mangani Lal Mandal, senior leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui, and several others paid floral tributes to the deceased.
Expressing his condolences, Tejashwi Yadav described Baghi Kumar Verma as an honest and dedicated leader. He stated that during this time of sorrow, we stand united with his family. Verma was primarily a socialist leader, and we shared a deep bond with him and his family.
He further noted that Verma was known for his simple personality, resilience, and unwavering dedication to public service. He prayed for the peace of the departed soul and strength for the grieving family.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary also expressed deep sorrow over the veteran leader’s demise, calling it an irreplaceable loss for both political and social spheres.
Baghi Kumar Verma hailed from the village of Jhaman Begha in the Makhdumpur block.
He had been ill for a long time and had been receiving treatment in Delhi for the past few months. He passed away on May 11.
An experienced politician, Verma served as an RJD MLA from the Makhdumpur assembly constituency from 1995 to 2005. Later, he won the 2020 Bihar assembly elections from the Kurtha constituency in Arwal district on an RJD ticket.
During his political career, he also held the position of State Minister for Food and Supply in the RJD government.
His passing has left a profound shock among his family, supporters, and party workers.
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