Satya Pal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 79. He breathed his last at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.
Malik, a veteran politician, served in several gubernatorial roles, including as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir from August 2018 to October 2019 — a tenure marked by the abrogation of Article 370. He was also Governor of Bihar, Goa, and Meghalaya.
Born in Uttar Pradesh, Malik began his political journey with the Bharatiya Kranti Dal and was elected to the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha during his decades-long career. Known for his outspoken views, Malik remained a vocal figure even after demitting office.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced shortly.
