RlD state president Munna Singh Chauhan died

Rashtriya lok Dal state president and former minister Munna Singh Chauhan (61) died due to Dengue atthe SGPGI where he was undergoing treatment on Sunday.

Chauhan was first admitted to Civil Hospital (lucknow) three days back after developing high fever and was later shifted to a private nursing home. When his condition did not improve, he was admitted to the SGPGI on Saturday night. 

Chauhan breathed his last around 4.30 am on Sunday. He is survived by his wife and a son. His mortal remains were cremation at his native village in Faizabad this afternoon. 

Earlier, the body of the late leader was brought to the state RlD office where party leaders paid tribute to the departed soul.

Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, Urban Development and Minority welfare minister Azam Khan, Speaker of Vidhan Sabha, Mata Prasad Pandey and senior leaders of Congress and BJP expressed grief over the death of RlD chief. 

They said Chauhan was a popular leader and always highlighted the issues related to the poor and marginalised sections of the society.   

RlD chief Ajit Singh and general secretary Jayant Chaudhary expressed their grief over the sudden demise of Chauhan.

A native of Maholi village in Raunahi area of Faizabad, Chauhan was twice the member of UP legislative Council and was a minister during the previous Mulayam Singh Yadav government.