CM Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute, saying:“The passing away of senior politician and former MLA Shri Shyamdev Roy Chaudhari (Dada) is a profound loss for the BJP family. My humble tribute to him! I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the grieving family to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!”Dada’s mortal remains were consigned to flames with state honors at the Manikarnika Ghat on Tuesday evening. His son, Swaprakash Roy Chaudhary, lit the funeral pyre. Thousands of BJP workers, leaders, and locals joined the funeral procession, including UP ministers, MLAs, MLCs, party office-bearers, and leaders from other political parties.Dada had not been in good health for some time. On November 5, he was admitted to a private hospital with severe respiratory infection, cardiogenic shock, and other medical conditions.Congress city president Raghvendra Chaube also extended his condolences, stating:“Today, Kashi has lost a true soldier of democracy. The people of Kashi are deeply saddened, and on behalf of the entire Congress family, I pay heartfelt tribute and humbly bow down, praying to Baba Vishwanath to grant him a place at his feet and give the family the strength to bear this loss.”
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