Chetan Chauhan Demise: Cricketers, Politicians & Celebs express grief

Former India batsman and politician Chetan Chauhan passed away on Sunday. He was admitted to a hospital in Gurugram after testing positive of COVID-19. Chauhan passed away due to COVID-19 related complications after being put on life support for nearly 36 hours. He breathed his last on August 16. The sad news was shared by his brother Pushpendra Chauhan.

Chauhan, who was 73, was serving as the Minister of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, and Civil Security in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet.

The legendary player’s demise was mourned by cricketers, politicians, and celebs too:

PM Modi took to Twitter and mourned the demise of Chetan Chauhan,

Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2020

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath informed that his last rites will be performed on Monday.

पूर्व अंतरराष्ट्रीय खिलाड़ी, मंत्रिमंडल में मेरे सहयोगी, श्री चेतन चौहान जी के असामयिक निधन का व्यथित कर देने वाला समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।

प्रभु श्री राम, श्री चौहान जी के परिजनों को इस अपार दुःख को सहने की शक्ति एवं दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान प्रदान करें।

ॐ शांति

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 16, 2020

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, “Saddened to hear about the demise of Chetan Bhai. He always had encouraging things to say to me & shared plenty of stories from his cricketing days with the Indian team. May his soul Rest in Peace.”

Saddened to hear about the demise of Chetan Bhai.

He always had encouraging things to say to me & shared plenty of stories from his cricketing days with the Indian team.

May his soul Rest in Peace. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/AlkVHj47XK

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2020

Virat Kohli,

Shocked to hear about the passing of Shri. Chetan Chauhan ji. May his soul rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. 🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 16, 2020

ICC,

Former India batsman Chetan Chauhan has passed away at the age of 73.

OBITUARY ⬇️ https://t.co/D274M8wM1L

— ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2020

Anil Kapoor too mourned the loss,

Former India batsman Chetan Chauhan has passed away at the age of 73.

OBITUARY ⬇️ https://t.co/D274M8wM1L

— ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2020

Chauhan, who played 40 Tests for India, is survived by his wife and son Vinayak, who is scheduled to arrive from Melbourne.

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

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