Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed grief over the demise of Sharad Yadav and expressed condolences to his family. Kharge tweeted, I am saddened by the demise of Sharad Yadav, former president of JD(U), senior leader of socialist stream of the country. He said, by serving the country as a former Union Minister and an outstanding parliamentarian for decades, he strengthened the politics of equality. My deepest condolences to his family and supporters. ,