Date & Event:
On August 5, 2025, former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik passed away at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness.
Details:
He breathed his last at around 1 pm at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, where he had been under treatment for some time. Malik had served in various key administrative and political roles throughout his career.
Legacy:
Satya Pal Malik is most remembered for his tenure as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir during a historically significant period, notably the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. His role during this time marked a defining moment in the constitutional and political landscape of the region.