The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a major loss after the sudden demise of Dr Shyam Bihari Lal. Dr Shyam served as the sitting MLA from Faridpur in Uttar Pradesh. He passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 65.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the death of the senior leader. He described Dr Lal as a committed public servant.
In a message on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said Dr Lal’s death was an irreparable loss to the party. He extended heartfelt condolences to the leader’s family and supporters.
उत्तर प्रदेश के फरीदपुर के विधायक डॉ. श्याम बिहारी लाल जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुख हुआ है। वे जनहित में समर्पित भाजपा के एक कर्मठ नेता थे, जिनके जाने से पार्टी को अपूरणीय क्षति हुई है। शोक की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों और समर्थकों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। ओम शांति! pic.twitter.com/TCv0ddOg3B
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 2, 2026
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed grief over the demise of the Faridpur MLA. He called the death extremely saddening.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister paid tribute to Dr Lal’s public service. He prayed for strength for the bereaved family to endure the loss.
जनपद बरेली के फरीदपुर विधान सभा क्षेत्र से माननीय विधायक डॉ. श्याम बिहारी लाल जी का आकस्मिक निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है। विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
मेरी संवेदनाएं शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं।
प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत पुण्यात्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान एवं शोकाकुल…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 2, 2026
Health Deteriorated After the Official Meeting
Dr Shyam Bihari Lal attended a development review meeting at the Circuit House in Bareilly. Uttar Pradesh’s Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh chaired the meeting. Senior officials and public representatives also attended.
According to those present, Dr Lal felt unwell during lunch after the meeting. His condition worsened rapidly. Officials immediately rushed him to a private hospital on Pilibhit Road. Doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Forest Minister Arun Saxena, who attended the meeting, said Dr Lal’s health deteriorated suddenly. He said doctors had little time to intervene.
Dr Shyam Bihari Lal earned respect for his academic and political contributions. Dr Shyam earlier served as a professor at Rohilkhand University. He later brought his scholarly experience into public life.
He represented the Faridpur Assembly constituency for two consecutive terms. Dr Shyam Bihari Lal remained actively involved in legislative work and constituency development.
Leaders across party lines expressed shock over his untimely death. Supporters from the region also mourned his loss. Many remembered him as an accessible and dedicated leader.
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