Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik Passes Away at 79 After Prolonged Illness

Satyapal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79 at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, following a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed by his personal secretary K.S. Rana, who said Malik had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications.

Hospital authorities stated that Malik died at 1:10 PM on Tuesday, according to news agency ANI.

The veteran politician had been ailing for some time. On June 8, Malik had posted a health update on social media, describing his condition as “serious.” A day earlier, he had revealed via X (formerly Twitter) that he had been hospitalised for nearly a month due to kidney issues and was receiving ongoing treatment.

A prominent figure in Indian politics, Malik held several gubernatorial posts, including in Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, and Meghalaya, and was known for his outspoken views on both regional and national issues.