Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 79.
Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir—and a seasoned political figure who also served in Bihar, Goa, Meghalaya, and Odisha—passed away on 5 August 2025 at the age of 79. He died at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital following a prolonged battle with kidney-related complications, including a urinary tract infection and multi‑organ failure. His death coincided with the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, a landmark event he oversaw as the last Governor of the erstwhile state. Known for his outspoken nature and principled approach, Malik often voiced sharp criticism of government policies, particularly on issues like agriculture, security lapses, and corruption.
His career, spanning decades, reflected both acclaim and controversy, including a CBI investigation linked to the Kiru hydropower project. Tributes have poured in across party lines, with leaders recognizing his unwavering commitment to public service and his dignified voice in Indian politics.
He had been suffering from a prolonged illness, including kidney-related complications and a severe urinary tract infection, and was undergoing treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi where he died around 1 pm.
Malik served as the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from August 2018 to October 2019, a period that saw the abrogation of Article 370. He also held gubernatorial roles in Bihar, Goa, and Meghalaya. His political career spanned over five decades and included affiliations with various parties like the Bharatiya Kranti Dal, Congress, Janata Dal and BJP.
Let’s Know more about Ex-Governor Of J&K Satyapal Malik :-
- Date of Death: August 5, 2025
- Place: Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
- Cause: Kidney complications, urinary tract infection, and multi-organ failure
- Age: 79
Political Career Highlights:
- Former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir during the abrogation of Article 370 (2019)
- Also served as Governor of Goa, Bihar, and Meghalaya
- Started as a Lohiaite socialist, later joined BJP, and remained an independent voice
- Known for speaking out on issues like farm laws, corruption, and Pulwama lapses
Legacy & Public Reaction:
- Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum
- PM Modi expressed condolences; opposition leaders remembered him as a “farmer-friendly” and outspoken leader
- Remembered as a principled and bold administrator during a historic and turbulent period in Jammu and Kashmir
