Oldest MP of India and Samajwadi Party Leader Shafiqur Rahman Barq Passes Away at 94

Samajwadi Party leader and Member of Parliament Shafiqur Rahman Barq, the oldest MP in India, breathed his last at the age of 94 following a prolonged illness. The veteran leader passed away at a private hospital in Moradabad.

The sad news was confirmed by the Samajwadi Party itself. Expressions of grief and condolences poured in from political circles with party members and leaders mourning the loss.

The official Twitter account of Samajwadi Party expressed deep sadness at the demise of Shafiqur Rahman Barq, a senior party leader and multiple-time MP. The party paid tribute to his legacy and the invaluable contribution he made during his tenure.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, in a heartfelt tweet, expressed his condolences on the passing of Shafiqur Rahman Barq. He highlighted the deep impact and the loss felt by both the party and the nation.

Barq, a four-time MLA, was elected to the Lok Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 2019. His journey and dedication to public service spanned several decades, and his absence will be deeply felt in the political landscape of the state.