New Delhi, October 10 (Daily Kiran) : Senior Congress leader Deepak Babaria has passed away, leaving a significant void in the party. The former in-charge of Haryana Congress died on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, took to the social media platform X to express his sorrow.
In his post, Rahul Gandhi stated, “The news of the passing of senior Congress leader and former General Secretary Deepak Babaria is extremely sad. His departure is an irreparable loss for the Congress family. His dedication to the organization and his contributions to strengthening the party will always be remembered. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and supporters during this difficult time. Tribute to Deepak Babaria.”
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Wayanad MP, also shared her grief on X. She wrote, “The news of the demise of senior Congress leader and former General Secretary Deepak Babaria is profoundly saddening. May God grant peace to the departed soul. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and supporters. Deepak ji was a dedicated soldier of the Congress party and ideology. His loss is an irreparable blow to the Congress family. Heartfelt tribute.”
Sachin Pilot, the AICC General Secretary of Punjab and an MLA from Tonk, expressed his sadness on X as well. He remarked, “The news of the passing of former General Secretary and senior leader Deepak Babaria is extremely sad. His demise represents an irreparable loss for the Congress family. His dedicated work ethic and true loyalty to the organization will always be remembered. May God grant the departed soul a place at His feet and give strength to the grieving family to bear this loss.”
It is noteworthy that Deepak Babaria had offered to resign from his position following the results of the Haryana Assembly elections in October 2024, citing health issues and moral responsibility for the electoral outcome. The Congress party did not achieve victory in those elections. Following this, Babaria had suggested that another leader be entrusted with his responsibilities, leaving the decision to the central leadership.
Babaria was recognized for his extensive experience in organizational work within the Congress party, having held various responsibilities across different states. His involvement in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh politics kept him in the public eye.
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