New Delhi: Legendary poet Gopaldas Neeraj passed away due to prolonged illness at All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Thursday. He was 93.
The poet, who was born in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh on January 4, 1925, was suffering from fungal infection in his lungs. The doctors were suspicious of tuberculosis (TB), but after the infection, a lot of pus had generated in his lungs.
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During the course of his treatment, the doctors had taken out over 800 ml pus from his lungs through a pipe. His doctor Arvind Jain has confirmed that after being diagnosed with fungal infection in his lungs, he was put on proper medication.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the death of the renowned poet and lyricist.
Saddened by the demise of noted poet and lyricist Shri Gopaldas ‘Neeraj.’
Shri Neeraj's unique style connected him with people from all walks of life, across generations. His works are unforgettable gems, which will live on and inspire many. Condolences to his admirers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 19, 2018
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to Twitter to express his grief over his death.
प्रख्यात कवि श्री गोपाल दास ‘नीरज’ जी के निधन पर गहरा दुःख हुआ। नीरज जी ने अपनी काव्य रचनाओं से हिन्दी साहित्य को समृद्ध किया। उन्हें भावनाओं और अनुभूतियों को व्यक्त करने में दक्षता हासिल थी। हिन्दी फिल्मों के लिए नीरज जी द्वारा लिखे गए गीत आज भी लोकप्रिय हैं।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 19, 2018
श्री गोपाल दास ‘नीरज’ जी के निधन से साहित्य जगत को जो हानि हुई है, उसकी भरपाई होना कठिन है।, ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति एवं परिजनों को संबल देने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 19, 2018
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav expressed condolence on the death of the noted poet, who was the recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Yash Bharti awards.
महान कवि श्री गोपालदास ‘नीरज’ जी के महाप्रयाण पर अश्रुपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि! उनके अमर गीत हमेशा-हमेशा हमारी स्मृतियों में गूँजते रहेंगे… कारवाँ गुज़र गया… pic.twitter.com/BzEh6QWphu
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) July 19, 2018