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Madhya Pradesh: Mother of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan Dies, Funeral at Jait, Sehore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:05 AM
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan's mother, Kashi Bai, passed away at Bhopal EMS on Friday after a prolonged illness. Her funeral is scheduled for 3 p.m. today in Jait village, Sehore district.
Bhopal EMS confirmed the death of Kashi Bai, mother of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, on Friday morning. The 78‑year‑old had been receiving treatment for a chronic condition for several months before succumbing to her illness.
The minister, who heads the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, issued a brief statement expressing grief and requesting privacy for his family during this difficult time. He also thanked the medical staff for their care.
According to local authorities, the funeral rites will be performed at 3 p.m. today in the village of Jait, located in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony will follow traditional Hindu customs and will be attended by family members and close associates.
The death of a close relative to a senior cabinet member is expected to draw condolences from political colleagues across party lines, though no official gatherings have been announced.
The incident underscores the personal losses faced by public figures even as they manage demanding national responsibilities.
The minister, who heads the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, issued a brief statement expressing grief and requesting privacy for his family during this difficult time. He also thanked the medical staff for their care.
According to local authorities, the funeral rites will be performed at 3 p.m. today in the village of Jait, located in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony will follow traditional Hindu customs and will be attended by family members and close associates.
The death of a close relative to a senior cabinet member is expected to draw condolences from political colleagues across party lines, though no official gatherings have been announced.
The incident underscores the personal losses faced by public figures even as they manage demanding national responsibilities.