Mamata Banerjee, K.H. Muniyappa & E. Ahmed condoles the sad demise of Shri Janeshwar Mishra

for Ministry of Railways | Date - 22-01-2010


The Minister of Railways, Kumari Mamata Banerjee has deeply condoled the sudden demise of Shri Janeshwar Mishra, former Railway Minister, MP, Rajya Sabha and senior leader of Samajwadi Party who passed away in Allahabad today.

In her condolence message, Kumari Mamata Banerjee said that she regards Shri Janeshwar Mishra as a true Socialist who worked against the prevalent social evils and inequalities. She said that Shri Janeshwar Mishra will be remembered for his contribution towards the progress of the society and as an eloquent speaker in Parliament and his stint as Railway Minister. She expressed her condolences to the family members of Shri Mishra in this hour of bereavement.

In his condolence message, the Minister of State for Railways, Shri K. H. Muniyappa said that Shri Janeshwar Mishra was a distinguished Parliamentarian and was active in politics till the end.

The Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahmed has also condoled the sad demise of Shri Mishra. He said that in his death the country has lost a public leader of standing.

A special condolence meeting was also held under the Chairmanship of Chairman, Railway Board, Shri S. S. Khurana at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi to pay the tributes to Shri Janeshwar Mishra.

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