Chennai: Veteran RJD leader and Araria MP Mohammad Taslimuddin, who was here in connection with a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee last month, passed away on Sunday due to breathing problems.
Taslimuddin (74), who was admitted to a private hospital last month during his visit to the city, died on Sunday. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters. He died due to a breathing problem, the MP's son Sarfaraz Alam, who is also an MLA, said.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his grief over the death of Taslimuddin. In his condolence message, Kumar said that Taslimuddin was a renowned politician and social worker. "His death has caused a void in politics," he added. Taslimuddin, who was a prominent Muslim leader hailing from the Seemanchal area in Bihar, was an eight-time MLA besides being a five-time MP. He also served as union minister of state for home in the past.
Taslimuddin started his political career as a sarpanch. He became a mukhiya before being elected to the Bihar Assembly in 1969 for the first time.
