Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Sriniwas Tiwari passed away in a hospital in Delhi on Friday after a prolonged illness.
The former Speaker of Assembly, Tiwari, popularly known as ‘White Tiger’, was 93. He is survived by his son Sunderlal Tiwari, who is a Congress legislator. His wife and another son had passed away earlier. leader of Opposition and Congress leader Ajay Singh expressed deep condolences on Tiwari’s demise.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed profound grief over the demise of former Speaker of Assembly,. In his condolence message, Chouhan said that Tiwari was an expert of Parliamentary affairs and he had significant contributions in the development of the State. He also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
Public Relations Minister Narottam Mishra, Home Minister Bhupendra Singh and other Cabinet Members have also expressed condolences.
Expressing deep sorrow at the demise of Tiwari, former Union Minister and Chief Whip of the Congress party in the Parliament Jyodiraditya Scindia said that the passing away of Tiwari is a personal loss to him. Scindia further said that the party has lost a great stalwart leader of great standing. Expressing deep sympathy to the family of the departed soul, Scindia said that he hopes his prayers and condolences will ease the pain of the family members.