Bareilly, Jan. 3 -- : Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and two-time MLA from the Faridpur (reserved) Assembly constituency, Dr. Shyam Bihari Lal, passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 59. The sudden demise of the highly educated legislator has sent shockwaves through political and academic circles in Uttar Pradesh.

Posting on X, Prime minister Narendra Modi stated, "I am deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Shyam Bihari Lal Ji, MLA from Faridpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was a dedicated and hardworking BJP leader committed to public welfare. His passing is an irreparable loss to the party. In this moment of grief, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family members and supporters..."

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