Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi, passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi at the age of 72 after battling cancer for the past eight months. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid his respects to the veteran leader and credited him for the rise and success of the BJP in Bihar. Considered the tallest BJP leader in the state, Sushil Modi was instrumental in building strong ties with NDA ally and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and played a crucial role in the passage of GST. His death has been mourned by leaders across party lines, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar describing it as a personal loss and RJD chief Lalu Prasad calling him a committed and devoted leader.
Sushil Kumar Modi: A Stalwart of Bihar Politics Passes Away
Sushil Kumar Modi, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 72. He had been battling cancer for the past eight months.
Background
Sushil Modi was born on January 5, 1951, in Saharsa, Bihar. He completed his education in Economics from Patna University. He entered politics in the 1970s as a member of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS). After the merger of the BJS with the Janata Party in 1977, Modi became the state president of the party in Bihar.
In 1980, Modi joined the BJP and soon emerged as one of the party's most prominent leaders in the state. He held various positions in the party, including state president and national vice-president.
Modi made his electoral debut in 1990 when he was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Bankipur constituency. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2013 under the leadership of Nitish Kumar. During his tenure, he played a key role in the development of the state, particularly in the areas of finance and infrastructure.
National Political Career
Modi was also active in national politics. He served as the Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar from 2013 to 2019. In 2016, he was appointed as the Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs in the Narendra Modi government.
As a minister, Modi made significant contributions to the economic reforms initiated by the government. He played a crucial role in the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and worked on various other initiatives to promote growth and development.
Legacy
Sushil Modi was widely respected for his political acumen, administrative skills, and commitment to public service. He was considered one of the tallest BJP leaders in Bihar and played a key role in the party's rise and success in the state.
Modi's death has been mourned by leaders across party lines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to the veteran leader and credited him for the growth of the BJP in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar described Modi's death as a personal loss and said that he would be remembered as a politician with a strong dedication to the state.
FAQs
1. What was the cause of Sushil Modi's death? Answer: Cancer
2. When did Sushil Modi first enter politics? Answer: 1970s
3. What positions did Sushil Modi hold in the BJP? Answer: State president, national vice-president, Rajya Sabha MP, Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs
4. What was Sushil Modi's role in Bihar politics? Answer: He played a key role in the BJP's rise and success in the state, and served as the Deputy Chief Minister from 2005 to 2013.
5. How did Sushil Modi contribute to national politics? Answer: He served as the Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar from 2013 to 2019 and as the Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs from 2016 to 2019, where he played a key role in the implementation of GST and other economic reforms.
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