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Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passed away on Monday. The veteran BJP leader was diagnosed with cancer. Vijay Kumar Sinha, the current Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar informed about Modi's death from his X handle on Monday.

"Senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Sushil Modi ji is no more among us. This is an irreparable loss for the entire BJP organisation family as well as countless workers like me. He will always be remembered for his organisation skills, administrative understanding and his deep knowledge on social political issues. May God grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family in this hour of grief," wrote Sinha, sharing a picture of Sushil Modi.

Soon after the news of his demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared condolences and said the veteran BJP leader has played an invaluable role in the rise and success of BJP in Bihar.

"I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Sushil Modi ji, my valuable colleague in the party and my friend for decades. He has played an invaluable role in the rise and success of BJP in Bihar. Strongly opposing the Emergency, he made a name for himself in student politics. He was known as a very hardworking and sociable MLA. He had a deep understanding of the issues related to politics. He also did a lot of commendable work as an administrator. His active role in the passage of GST will always be remembered. My condolences are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!," he wrote.

Union Home Minister Amit also expressed grief on the demise of Sushil Kumar Modi and said, "I am saddened by the news of the demise of our senior leader Sushil Kumar Modi ji. Today Bihar has lost a great pioneer of politics forever. From ABVP to BJP, Sushil ji has adorned many important positions in the organization and government. His politics was dedicated to the interests of the poor and the backward. The void that has emerged in Bihar politics due to his demise cannot be filled for a long time. In this hour of grief, the entire BJP stands with his bereaved family. May God give a place to the departed soul in his lotus feet. Om Shanti Shanti."

BJP MP Pradeep Kumar Singh also paid his tribute to Sushil Modi.

"I pay my humble tribute to the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sushil Kumar Modi on his demise. I always received his blessings in my personal life as well as in my political life. May God give you a place in his lotus feet," Singh posted on X.

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Sushil Kumar Modi Had Informed About His Health In April

Meanwhile, revealing his health conditions in April, Sushil Modi had said that he would not contest the Lok Sabha polls due to his health conditions.

"I have been battling cancer for the last 6 months. Now I feel that the time has come to tell people. I will not be able to do anything in the Lok Sabha elections. I have told everything to the PM. Always grateful and always dedicated to the country, Bihar and the party," he had said in a post on X.

Former deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "I am extremely saddened to hear the news of the untimely demise of the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, our guardian, struggling and hardworking leader respected Shri Sushil Kumar Modi ji. May God grant a place to the departed soul in his feet and provide strength to the family and well-wishers in this hour of grief."

BJP President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar's Leader of Opposition, whose first tenure as Deputy Chief Minister, alternated with Sushil Modi's, also expressed their grief.

(With inputs from agency)