Former Union-Minister Jai Narain Prasad Nishad passes away at 88

By Aakanksha Raghuvanshi
(PTI desk)

Dec 24, 2018

05:55 pm

What's the story

Former Union minister Captain Jai Narain Prasad Nishad died at a hospital in New Delhi today following prolonged illness, sources said. Nishad (88), also a former Member of Parliament, was undergoing treatment at the Max Hospital, Saket, in south Delhi, where he breathed his last. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his demise through a Twitter post. Read the details here.

Twitter Post

Captain Nishad's efforts for Bihar's progress were noteworthy, says Modi

Saddened by the demise of Captain Jai Narain Prasad Nishad Ji. He served our nation with great diligence. Captain Nishad’s efforts for the progress of Bihar were noteworthy. His work towards empowering the poor will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and supporters.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2018

Information

Nishad was MP from Muzaffarpur constituency of Bihar

"The former minister died today and the body was handed over to the family at around 1 pm," a hospital source said. Nishad was an MP from the Muzaffarpur constituency in Bihar, and his son, Ajay Nishad, is currently a lawmaker.