Death
Bakht finished his term in Rajya Sabha on April 9, 2002. 9 days later, Bakht was sworn in as Governor of Kerala, succeeding Sukhdev Singh Kang. At the age of 700183000000000000083 years, 7002237000000000000237 days, he was the oldest Governor. He was highly popular and served in this post until his death. Bakht died in the Medical College Hospital in Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram on February 23, 2004, from complications of intestinal surgery which was performed on February 19. He was the first Governor who died in office. He was replaced two days later by Karnataka governor T. N. Chaturvedi. There is growing concern, particularly among BJP members, that Bakht may have died because of medical negligence, but nothing has yet been proven.{{}} Serving Chief Minister A. K. Antony, at the time of Sikander Bakht death, had to give into popular demand to order an inquiry to examine if there was any lapse on part of Doctors or any other motive.
Then President of India, Shri A. P. J. Abdul Kalam said "In his death we have lost a prominent public personality and a statesman." And Prime Minister of India at that time, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee said "Mr. Bakht was a freedom-fighter. He struggled for democracy and the nationalist cause with courage and conviction. He rendered distinguished service as a member of my Cabinet for sometime.
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