He was 79.
Meena served as a deputy minister and assembly speaker from 24 July 1998 to 2 January 1999, Vidhan Sabha sources said. He was also five-times MLA from Rajgarh in Alwar district.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Speaker Kailash Meghwal expressed their condolences to the family saying Meena was a great parliamentarian as he represented the Assemly for five terms.
In a statement, Raje said Meena was a grass root level jan-neta (public leader) and he ran the House in order with glorious traditions and business rules.
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