Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP and SIS Group founder RK Sinha passes away at around 75 (Img: X)
Noida: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Ravindra Kishore Sinha passed away in Noida on Friday. He was around 75 years old and had been unwell for a prolonged period. His death has triggered an outpouring of condolences from political leaders across Bihar.
According to reports, Sinha had suffered a brain stroke and remained in a coma for an extended period before his death. His family confirmed that he breathed his last at his residence in Noida.
Sinha's mortal remains will be brought from Noida to Patna for the final respects. People will be able to pay their last tributes at Annapurna Bhawan in the Pataliputra area of the Bihar capital. His passing has left party colleagues, supporters and members of the political fraternity deeply saddened.
Ravindra Kishore Sinha was regarded as one of the senior figures associated with the BJP's organisational journey. He was linked to the erstwhile Jan Sangh and was counted among the party's founding members.
He was also considered close to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. Sinha entered Parliament in 2014 after being elected to the Rajya Sabha. He served as a member of the Upper House until 2020.
Apart from his political career, Sinha was a prominent entrepreneur. He founded SIS Group, a major security and business services company operating across the Asia-Pacific region. His contribution to both politics and the corporate sector has drawn tributes from different quarters.
The Janata Dal (United) expressed grief over his demise, describing it as a significant loss to political and social life. Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi also paid tribute, remembering Sinha's commitment, experience and guidance. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Bihar's political and business landscape.
