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Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai dies at 94

Published: 08 Apr 2026
Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai dies at 94

Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai dies at 94

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away on Wednesday. She was 94.

Kidwai, who passed away at Noida’s Metro Hospital early in the morning, was suffering from age-related ailments.

She served as a Union minister under Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, holding several important portfolios. She was a member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at various points in time.

Kidwai held a variety of leadership positions within the Congress party, including General Secretary of the AICC. She was also known for her proximity to former Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi.

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