Ex-Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal Passes Away
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal died in Kanpur at 81 after a prolonged illness. His condition worsened at home before he was declared dead in a hospital. A 3-time MP and former Coal Minister, he remained active in Congress. His death is a major loss for Kanpur. Public homage will be held Saturday before the last rites.