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Former Union Minister Girija Vyas Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 06 May 2025

In May 2025, veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Dr. Girija Vyas passed away at the age of 79 in Ahmedabad (Gujarat). She was born in 1946 in Nathdwara, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Dr. Girija Vyas began her political career in 1977 as the Udaipur District Congress Committee President.
  • - She served three terms as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha in 1991, 1998, and 2009.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Girija Vyas held key positions in both State and Union Governments:
  • (ii) State Minister for Information and Broadcasting (1993-1996) under the P.V. Narasimha Rao government.
  • (iii) Union Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (2013-2014) under the Manmohan Singh government.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was the senior Congress leader and former Union Minister who passed away recently?

Correct Answer: Girija Vyas

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