Text of the Obituary Reference made in the House today by Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on passing away of Shri Datta Meghe Ji, Former Member of Rajya Sabha

India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

CHAIRMAN: Hon'ble Members, I refer with profound sorrow to the passing away of Shriman Datta Meghe Ji, a former Member of this House, on the 22nd of March, 2026, at the age of 89 years. He served as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from April, 2002 to April, 2008.

Born on the 11th of November, 1936, at Paunar in Wardha District of Maharashtra, Shriman Datta Meghe Ji started his legislative career as a Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and served that Assembly for three terms. Shriman Meghe Ji also served as a Minister in the Government of Maharashtra holding several portfolios. He also served as a Member of the Lok Sabha for four terms.

Shriman ...