New Delhi:
Satyapal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 79. He breathed his last at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after battling a prolonged illness. The news of his demise was confirmed by his personal secretary, K.S. Rana.
According to hospital authorities, Malik died at 1:10 PM on Tuesday. He had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications and had been admitted to the hospital since May 11. As part of his treatment, he had been receiving regular dialysis sessions.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik passes away at the age of 79 in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. His tenure from 2018-2019 was marked by the abrogation of Article 370 on this day six years ago. #SatyaPalMalik #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.com/L1V6FLk7vx
— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 5, 2025
Malik had shared updates about his health in the weeks leading up to his death. On June 8, he posted on social media describing his condition as “serious.” A day earlier, on June 7, he had revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had been hospitalised for over a month due to kidney issues.
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A veteran politician, Satyapal Malik served as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, and Meghalaya, playing a significant role during a politically turbulent time, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir during the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. His death has triggered a wave of mourning across the political and social spheres, with condolences pouring in from leaders across party lines.
