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News India Live, Digital Desk: A powerful voice in Indian politics and one of the senior most leaders of Congress Mohsina Kidwai She is no longer with us. He breathed his last at the age of 94. The news of his demise has created a wave of mourning in the political circles. Mohsina Kidwai was not only a veteran leader, but she was also considered an example of women empowerment and Ganga-Jamuni culture.
Five decade long glorious political journey
Mohsina Kidwai was born in 1932 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. He started his political career from Uttar Pradesh and gradually made his place in national politics. Apart from being a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, she had also held the responsibility of many important ministries in the Centre. From Indira Gandhi to Sonia Gandhi, she saw many ups and downs of Congress and remained loyal to the party in every situation.
Azamgarh by-election and ‘political miracle’
A chapter of politics is recorded in the name of Mohsina Kidwai which had eased the way for the return of Indira Gandhi. His victory in the 1978 Azamgarh Lok Sabha by-election heralded the revival of the Congress against the then Janata Party government. This victory proved that Congress’s hold is still strong at the grassroots level.
Parliamentary experience and important positions
She was a member of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha houses. Apart from this, she also served as the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) and in-charge of several states. He was known for his simplicity, forthrightness and administrative skills. The Prime Minister, Chief Minister and senior leaders of various parties have expressed deep grief over his demise and called it an irreparable loss for Indian politics.