New Delhi, Dec 27 : Janata Dal (United) Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar Mahendra Prasad has passed away after a prolonged illness on Monday, according to the party sources.
The sources said the 81-year-old MP breathed his last at Apollo Hospital in the capital.
Due to illness, he did not attend the proceedings of the winter session of Parliament.
He was a well-known social worker and had earned a reputation in the pharmaceutical industry.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the demise of Janata Dal (United) Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Prasad.
Sad to learn about the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Dr Mahendra Prasad. He had parliamentary experience of nearly four decades, and was also among pioneers of pharmaceutical industry. My condolences to his family and friends.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 27, 2021
In a tweet, the President wrote, “Sad to learn about the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Dr Mahendra Prasad. He had parliamentary experience of nearly four decades, and was also among pioneers of pharmaceutical industry. My condolences to his family and friends.”
“Saddened by the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Dr Mahendra Prasad Ji. He served in Parliament for many years and was at the forefront of several community service efforts. He always spoke for the welfare of Bihar and its people. Condolences to his family,” the PM tweeted.
Saddened by the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Mahendra Prasad Ji. He served in Parliament for many years and was at the forefront of several community service efforts. He always spoke for the welfare of Bihar and its people. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 27, 2021
Party leaders have expressed condolences on the demise of the MP.
