Nongpoh, August 05: Satya Pal Malik, former governor of Odisha, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa, and Meghalaya, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 79 after a lengthy illness due to kidney complications.
Shri Satyapal Malik was deeply fond of USTM and held great admiration for its mission and vision of inclusive education and nation-building.
In his memory, the USTM fraternity, along with our Hon’ble Chancellor Shri Mahbubul Hoque, gathered at the university’s iconic Clock Tower for a solemn condolence meeting. During the gathering, heartfelt tributes were paid, and deep condolences were expressed for the passing of a statesman whose values resonated strongly with the ethos of USTM.
In his heartfelt reminiscences, he said: “I was deeply saddened to hear about his passing, and we are all grieved by this loss. Our condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. We pray for his eternal peace. Sir Satya Pal Mallick was incredibly fond of our campus, often taking the time to call me personally. His inspiration, love, and dedication to our institution will be deeply missed. I hope his legacy inspires others with strong voices and kind hearts to visit our campus and encourage our students.”
Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque said, “On 26th August 2022, in a special ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, he conferred the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service to me, in recognition of my education and social initiatives. I am particularly grateful for His approachability and kindness, which made a lasting impact, as I could meet with him without needing a special appointment. We will hold a memorial in his honor to celebrate his life and contributions. May Almighty rest him in eternal peace!”
USTM family recalled his presence at USTM’s 8th Convocation and the special honour he bestowed upon Hon’ble Chancellor Shri Mahbubul Hoque with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service in 2022.
They expressed that his “fearless voice, unwavering commitment to democratic values, and principled leadership will continue to inspire us all. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace.”
It’s remarkable that Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away on August 5, 2025, exactly six years after the historic abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, a decision that significantly altered the region’s constitutional status. As the last Governor of the erstwhile state, Malik played a pivotal role during this period, overseeing the transition and reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.
