Mohsina Kidwai, senior Congress leader and former Union minister, died on Wednesday at the age of 94. She breathed her last at a private hospital in Noida, her family said, adding that she had been suffering from age-related ailments for a prolonged period.
According to family members, Kidwai passed away on Wednesday morning at Metro Hospital in Noida. Her son-in-law, Raziur Rahman Kidwai, stated that she had been unwell due to age-related health conditions.
Born in 1932 in Uttar Pradesh into an educated and prominent family, Kidwai entered public life after completing her early education and established a b presence in politics. She remained associated with the Indian National Congress throughout her career and played a role in advancing the party’s ideology while holding several key organisational responsibilities.
Kidwai served as a Union minister in the government led by Rajiv Gandhi, where she handled portfolios including urban development, housing and tourism. During her tenure, several policy decisions were taken under these ministries.
She was among the leaders who served as a member of both Houses of Parliament, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, representing the public multiple times and participating in parliamentary proceedings on various issues. She was also a member of the Congress Working Committee and the party’s central election committee.
Following her death, political leaders across the country expressed grief. Leaders from different parties remembered her as a dedicated, honest and experienced politician.
