Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Former Union Coal Minister Jaiswal dies at 81
Sriprakash Jaiswal, a former Union Coal Minister in India, passed away on Friday at the age of 81.
He was very sick for a long time and was taken to the hospital in Kanpur, where he sadly died.
He had a long political career, starting as the mayor of Kanpur and then becoming a member of the Indian Parliament.
He also served as a minister in the Indian government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Many people remember him for his work in politics, especially in the Kanpur region.
His family and political colleagues are very sad about his death.
Sriprakash Jaiswal, former Union Coal Minister, passed away at the age of 81 in Kanpur.
He was suffering from a prolonged illness and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Jaiswal began his political career as the mayor of Kanpur in 1989.
He served as a Lok Sabha MP from Kanpur for three consecutive terms (1999, 2004, 2009).
He held various ministerial positions, including Minister of State for Home Affairs and Union Minister of Coal.
- Who
- Sriprakash Jaiswal, former Union Coal Minister and Congress leader
- What
- Passed away due to prolonged illness
- When
- 28th November 2025
- Where
- Kanpur, India
- Why
- Worsening health condition from a prolonged illness
Congress Party
General Public
Legacy
Congress Party
Jaiswal was a dedicated leader who served the party and the nation with distinction.
General Public
Jaiswal was respected for his administrative skills and contributions to Kanpur's development.
- Name
- Sriprakash Jaiswal
- Age
- 81
- Date of Death
- 28th November 2025
- Place of Death
- Kanpur, India
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged illness
- Political Party
- Indian National Congress
- Notable Positions
- Mayor of Kanpur, Lok Sabha MP, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Union Minister of Coal, President of UPCC
- Education
- BNSD Inter College
- Family
- Married to Maya Rani, two sons and a daughter
Sources
Former Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal Passes Away at the Age of 81
Senior Congress leader Shriprakash Jaiswal passes away at 76
Former Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal Passes Away At 81
Former Union minister Sriprakash Jaiswal dies at 81
Former Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal Dies At 81
Senior Congress Leader, Former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal Dies At 81
