Former Union minister and Veteran Congress Leader Mohsina Kidwai Passed Away 
On April 8, 2026, Veteran Indian National Congress (INC) leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away at the age of 94 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
About Mohsina Kidwai:
Member of Parliament(MoP): She served three terms in the Lok Sabha (6th, 7th, and 8th) representing the Meerut constituency from 1978 to 1989.
Rajya Sabha: She represented Chhattisgarh in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) for two consecutive terms between 2004 and 2016.
Cabinet Portfolios: Under the leadership of Prime Ministers(PM) Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, she held several key portfolios, including Minister of Rural Development, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Urban Development.
Memoir: Her memoir, ‘My Life in Indian Politics(2024)’, reflects her experiences and insights from decades of public service.