Tue Aug 05 09:00:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Former Governor Satya Pal Malik Passes Away, Aged [Age]**
**[City, State] –** Satya Pal Malik, a prominent political figure who served as Governor of five Indian states including Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar, has died. He was [Age] years old. Known for his outspokenness and self-proclaimed discipleship to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Malik had been hospitalized for several months, battling kidney issues.
Despite his declining health, Malik remained vocal, utilizing social media platform X to express his opinions. Just two months prior to his death, on June 7th, he posted a message referencing a case in Jammu & Kashmir that led to a charge sheet. In his tweet, he stated his desire to reveal “the truth to the people of the country.”
Malik had previously alleged that he was offered bribes totaling ₹300 crore (approximately $36 million USD) during his tenure as Governor, which he rejected based on his commitment to honesty. He was also a vocal supporter of the farmer’s protests and the wrestlers’ demonstrations.
Furthermore, Malik had raised concerns about the Pulwama terror attack, claiming the government had not conducted a proper investigation. He also accused the government of using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to frame him in false charge sheets, concerning a tender that he had himself cancelled after alerting the Prime Minister to alleged corruption.
In his final message, Malik asserted his unwavering stance as a member of the farming community and his refusal to be intimidated. He challenged the government and its agencies to reveal any wrongdoing discovered during their investigations. He highlighted his simple lifestyle, living in a one-room house and being in debt despite holding high offices for over 50 years.
Satya Pal Malik’s career spanned decades, marked by his outspoken nature and his representation of farmer rights.
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