Former Governor Satyapal Malik passed away, SP said- the fearless voice has gone silent

Satyapal Malik Death News: Satyapal Malik, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Goa and Meghalaya, died on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. He was admitted to the hospital for several days and was undergoing treatment.

Satyapal Malik, who was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, Bihar and Meghalaya, died on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. He was admitted to the hospital for several days and was undergoing treatment. Satyapal Malik breathed his last at the age of 79 in Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi. Satyapal Malik's personal secretary KS Rana gave this information. According to Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, former Governor Satyapal Malik died today at 1.10 pm.

Information about Satyapal Malik's death was given on his social media account. Satyapal Malik was also the Governor of Bihar. According to official information, Satyapal Malik had kidney problems. He had made headlines for his outspoken opinion on the agricultural movement, corruption and many national issues.

पूर्व गवर्नर चौधरी सत्यपाल सिंह मलिक जी नहीं रहें।#satyapalmalik

— Satyapal Malik (@SatyapalMalik6) August 5, 2025

Satyapal Malik was the governor when Article 370 was removed

Let us tell you that when Article 370 and Article 35A were abolished in Jammu and Kashmir, Satyapal Malik was the Governor at that time. When Jammu and Kashmir was declared a Union Territory instead of a full state, Satyapal Malik became the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory.

How was Satyapal Malik's political journey?

Born on 24 July 1946, Satyapal Malik was a native of Baghpat in UP. Satyapal, who graduated in science and obtained an LLB degree from Meerut University, entered the world of politics from student life. He was also elected president of the student union during 1968-69. He was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1974. After this, he went to the Rajya Sabha from UP during 1980 to 86 and 86-89.

Satyapal Malik was not only a member of Rajya Sabha but also of Lok Sabha. He was a Member of Parliament from Aligarh for the 9th Lok Sabha from 1989-1991 on a Janata Dal ticket. After this, in 1996, he contested the Lok Sabha elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket but came fourth and lost the election by 40 thousand 789 votes.

Satyapal remained with these political parties

Satyapal Malik was also appointed as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the year 2012. Now in his political career, apart from BJP, he has been in Bharatiya Kranti Dal, Janata Dal, Indian National Congress, Lok Dal and SP.

Satyapal Malik was the Governor-in-charge of Bihar from September 2017 to August 2018, then Governor of Odisha from 21 March 2018 to 28 August 2018, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from 23 August 2018 to 30 October 2019, Governor of Goa from 3 November 2019 to 18 August 2020 and then Governor of Meghalaya from 18 August 2020 to 3 October 2022.

Who said what?

RLD chief and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary reached the hospital to pay his last respects to Satyapal Malik and offered his tributes.

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief over the death of Satyapal Malik. Akhilesh wrote on social media site X - Shri Satyapal Malik ji, Governor of Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir, passed away, very sad! May God give peace to his soul. Deep condolences to the bereaved family. Heartfelt tribute!

Bhakiyu leader Rakesh Tikait said that he received the sad news of the death of former Governor Satpal Malik who belonged to a rural 'line-height:normal'>On Satyapal's death, JDU leader KC Tyagi said that this is a personal loss for me. When there was a united Meerut, our political life started together. Both of us were together for a long time in the Lok Dal led by Chaudhary Charan Singh. Later, both of us became MPs together in VP Singh's government. With his departure, a very strong voice of Western UP has been silenced.

RLD leader Rohit Aggarwal said that the demise of former Governor Satpal Malik is sad, may God give him a place in his feet. Humble tribute.

Congress leader in Haryana, Brijendra Singh said that he got the sad news of the death of former Governor Shri Satyapal Malik. I pray for peace of the departed soul and support for his loved ones. The society will always be grateful to Satyapal Malik for raising the voice of the village and farmer community.

Congress leader Tariq Anwar wrote that the political life of former Governor Satyapal Malik ji was full of principles and outspokenness. He showed the courage to speak openly in favor of farmers, democracy and truth. The death of Satyapal Malik ji marks the end of a fearless personality in public life.

Tamil Nadu CM expressed condolences

SP leader IP Singh also expressed grief over the death of Satyapal Malik. He wrote that it is very sad news that farmer leader and former governor Chaudhary Satyapal Singh Malik is no more. A fearless voice of the country has gone silent today. Heartfelt tribute. Om Shanti.

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed condolences. She wrote that the news of the demise of the vocal voice of the country's farmers and former Governor Shri Satyapal Singh Malik ji is extremely sad. May God give peace to his soul. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family and supporters. Om Shanti!

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin said that the death of Satyapal Malik was deeply saddened. A man who rose above the system, yet had the courage to speak the truth to power. His conscience did not die with his position. History will remember not only his positions, but also the decisions he took.

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