Former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal Dies at 81: A Legacy of Service in Indian Politics

Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Coal Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal passed away at 81 in Kanpur after a prolonged illness. A three-time MP and prominent OBC face of Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal served in Dr. Manmohan Singh's cabinet and remained dedicated to his hometown's development throughout his four-decade political career.