He was 85 and is survived by his wife.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today expressed profound grief over his death last night and announced state funeral for the departed leader, who was a member of the Bihar Legislative Council.

Council Chairman Awadesh Narayan Singh paid floral tributes to the RJD leader and recalled his contributions in the freedom movement.

  

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First Published: Oct 19 2010 | 2:54 PM IST

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