Former LS Secretary-General Subhash C Kashyap passes away at 97; President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan express grief

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Kashyap, saying that he enriched the study of the constitution and the development of the parliamentary system with his insight and wisdom.

In an X post, she wrote, "The news of the demise of Subhash C Kashyap, former Secretary General of the Lok Sabha and renowned constitutional expert, is extremely heartbreaking. He has enriched our study of the Constitution and the development of our parliamentary system with his erudition and insight. I express my deepest condolences to his family members and admirers."

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also extended heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Kashyap and termed him a constitutional expert and distinguished scholar

In an X post, Radhakrishnan said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Subhash C Kashyap, former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. An eminent constitutional expert and distinguished scholar, he made invaluable contributions to the understanding of India's Constitution and parliamentary democracy through his scholarship, writings, and public service. His intellect, clarity of thought, and unwavering commitment to democratic institutions earned him the respect and admiration of generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, students, and admirers. Om Shanti."

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recalled the renowned constitutional expert, saying that understanding og constitutional matters and over hundreds of books provided guidance to several generations of the country.

"The passing away of the renowned constitutional expert, Padma Bhushan awardee Subhash C Kashyap, is extremely heartbreaking. Kashyap was a living encyclopedia of the Indian Constitution and parliamentary system. His long and distinguished service as Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, his profound study of constitutional matters, and his more than a hundred books provided guidance to several generations of the country. His contribution in taking the understanding of Parliament, the Constitution, and democratic institutions to every individual will always remain memorable," he said.

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"His life, shaped by the inspirations of the freedom movement, was an exemplary model of national service, knowledge, and ethical commitment. Whether it was the development of parliamentary procedures, the task of strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions, or deliberations on constitutional reforms, Dr. Kashyap left an indelible mark of his scholarship and foresight in every role. Due to this scholarship, he was also honoured with numerous national and international awards. His demise is a profound loss to Indian parliamentary democracy, constitutional discourse, and public life. May God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed soul and bestow strength upon the bereaved family and his countless admirers to bear this irreparable loss. Om Shanti," he added.

Born on May 10, 1929, Kashyap was part of a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to prepare a legal framework on simultaneous elections. He died at the age of 97. (ANI)