Political Leaders Unite In Condoling AB Bardhan's Death

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his West Bengal and Bihar counterparts Mamata Banerjee and Nitish Kumar, as also Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury were among a host of leaders who condoled the death on Saturday of CPI veteran AB Bardhan.

Will always remember Shri AB Bardhan as a passionate Communist, fully committed to his ideology & principles. May his soul rest in peace.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2016

V sad to hear the demise of Comrade Bardhan. May his soul rest in peace

- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 2, 2016

Saddened at the passing of veteran politician AB Bardhan. Condolences to his family and colleagues in his party

- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 2, 2016

Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary Sitaram Yechury wrote: "Red salute, Comrade Bardhan. We miss your wisdom, experience and guidance, Comrade. Pledge to carry forward the Indian revolution."

Mr Bardhan died at Delhi's GB Pant Hospital on Saturday evening. The 92-year-old leader had suffered a paralytic stroke on December 7, following which he was admitted to the hospital.

NCP Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule wrote: "RIP AB Bardhan ji, Stalwart of Indian politics. My deep Condolences to Bardhan family."

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar posted:

Deeply saddened to hear of Veteran CPI leader A B Bardhan ji's death.He was a leading figure of the trade union movement&a voice of the poor

- Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) January 2, 2016