Akhlaq Ur Rahman Kidwai, who served as Governor of States, including Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana, passed away on Wednesday here after brief illness.
He was 96.
A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Kidwai was admitted to Escorts hospital here, 10 days ago after he had suffered breathing complications.
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Born in 1920 in Baragaon village of Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh, Kidwai is survived by two sons and four daughters.
His funeral will be held on Thursday.
Dr. Kidwai served as Governor of several States for a record period of 17 years — in Bihar (twice from from 1979 to 1985 and 1993 to 1998), West Bengal (1998 to 1999) and Haryana (2004 to 2009). In addition to holding temporary charge of Governor of Punjab and of Rajasthan and Administrator of Delhi and of Chandigarh.
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He was a Rajya Sabha member from 2000 to 2004.
Extending his condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “My condolences on the passing away of Dr. A.R. Kidwai. His long career in public life included many roles and responsibilities.”