The year 2024 witnessed a string of heart-breaking departures of famous political leaders worldwide. Their deaths left a void in the hearts of millions of people who truly admired their leadership. From natural causes to tragic assassinations, let’s take a look at the timeline of the deaths of these stalwarts who had a significant influence on the political landscape.
Famous Political Leaders Who Died In 2024
Sitaram Yechury (1952-2024)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury died on September 12, 2024, at 72 after suffering from pneumonia. He was admitted to Delhi’s AIIMS on August 19 and later shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The death of Yechury, the Indian politician who served as the CPM’s General Secretary from 2015, was mourned by top political figures across the world.
Baba Siddique (1958-2024)
Ex-Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Baba Siddique, died on October 24, 2024, after being shot dead by three unidentified gunmen in Mumbai. He breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital after succumbing to his injuries. The shooting took place outside his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique’s office. His untimely death has left a void in Maharashtra’s political scenario.
Sushil Kumar Modi (1952-2024)
Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi (72) tragically passed away on May 13, 2024, after battling cancer for nearly seven months. The 72-year-old political stalwart breathed his last in Delhi’s AIIMS Hospital.
Natwar Singh (1931-2024)
The 93-year-old Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader K Natwar Singh passed away on August 10, 2024, after a prolonged illness. Singh had a distinguished political career throughout his life. He served as the External Affairs Minister from 2004 to 2005 under former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
Ebrahim Raisi (1960- 2024)
One of the most consequential world leaders, Ebrahim Raisi (63), who served as Iran’s president since August 2021 tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024. He died leaving a grieving nation behind at a crucial time for Iran.
John Prescott (1938-2024)
Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott died at 86 peacefully in a care home on November 20. As a former trade union activist, he played a pivotal role in Tony Blair’s landslide victory in 1997
Sartaj Aziz (1929-2024)
The year also marked the loss of Pakistani economist and politician, Sartaj Aziz who died on January 2, 2024, in Islamabad due to prolonged illness. He has served as a towering figure under successive Pakistani governments.
These leaders who played a crucial role in transforming India’s political landscape have left a legacy behind.
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