Lucknow: Former MP BJP from Sant Kabir Nagar Sharad Tripathi died of a prolonged illness at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon Haryana, said family sources here.
Tripathi (49) died on Wednesday night due to heart-related diseases, they said.
He survived his wife, two daughters and two sons, said close relatives and RSS workers Sanjay Mishra.
Tripathi was chosen as a parliamentary member of Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha in 2014.
He kicked the controversy before the Election of Lok Sabha 2019 when he crashed into Menhdawal BJP MLA Rakesh Singh with shoes during a meeting.
His father Ramapati Ram Tripathi, former BJP president, instead gave a party ticket to the contest from Deoria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Relief Home Amit Shah Demonsped Tripathi’s Death.
“Unlimited Demise Shri Sharad Tripathi has left me and many others who are sad.
He likes to serve the community and work for an oppressed.
He made a unique effort to popularize the ideals of Sant Kabir Das Ji.
Condolences to their families and supporters.
Om Shanti .
“Modi tweeted.
Shah said Tripathi’s death was a big loss for the party.
The National President of BJP J P Nadda also stated the shock and raised condolences to the family and supporters of the deceased.
“His death is a unpleasant loss for Uttar Pradesh and BJP.
Hopefully his soul rest in peace.
At this time, I reveal my sincere condolences to family members,” he said.
Uttar Pradesh Yogi Minister Aditentalath and the senior party of the leaders and ministers also denied the death of the former MP BJP.
“News of the death before the time the former MP Sant Kabir Nagar was very sad.
Hopefully Lord RAM gives strength to family members to bear the pain,” Adityanath said in a condolences.
Tripathi’s body will reach Gorakhpur by the air Thursday night and the funeral ceremony can occur in Ayodhya on Friday, said family members.