Weeks before he passed away, ex-J&K Governor Satyapal Malik took to X in June, saying, "Whether I survive or not...want to tell the truth to my...countrymen." He said, "When I was Governor, I was offered ₹150-₹150 crore bribes, but...I worked with honesty." He said despite serving in high positions, he was "in debt" and unable to afford private hospital treatment.