Senior Congress leader and former Meghalaya governor MM Jacob passed away today at a private hospital in Pala near here due to age-related ailments, his family said. He was 90.
Jacob, a former Union minister, had also served as a deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha in the 80s. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Jacob’s demise, saying he made notable contribution as a parliamentarian and a minister.
“Saddened by the demise of former Meghalaya Governor MM Jacob. He made notable contributions to the nation as a parliamentarian, minister and governor,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted quoting Modi.
“He worked extensively for the development of Kerala. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this sad hour,” the tweet said.
Expressing his condolence, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the death of Jacob has left a deep void in the Congress family. The passing away of Shri M M Jacob, leaves a deep void in the Congress family.