Former Lok Sabha Secretary General Subhash C Kashyap passed away, prompting condolences from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kashyap, who served from 1994 to 1999, was a distinguished parliamentary affairs expert.
President and PM Express Grief
President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Kashyap, stating, "His contributions to parliamentary democracy will always be remembered." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media to convey his condolences, calling Kashyap a "pillar of parliamentary wisdom."
Life and Career
Subhash C Kashyap was born on April 8, 1932, in Punjab. He served as the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha from 1994 to 1999. He was also a prolific writer and authored several books on parliamentary procedures and Indian democracy. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2005 for his contributions to public affairs.
Kashyap was known for his deep knowledge of constitutional matters and was a frequent commentator on parliamentary affairs. He also served as a consultant to several international parliaments.
His passing is a great loss to the field of parliamentary studies and Indian democracy. He is survived by his family.
