Overview
- Girija Vyas, a senior Congress leader and former Union Minister, passed away at Zydus Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad on May 1, 2025, at the age of 78.
- She suffered 90% burn injuries on March 31 when her dupatta caught fire during a Gangaur puja ritual at her Udaipur residence.
- Vyas had a distinguished political career spanning over four decades, holding roles such as Rajasthan MLA, three-time Lok Sabha MP, and Union Minister in two administrations.
- She was a prominent advocate for women's rights, serving as chairperson of the National Commission for Women from 2005 to 2011 and leading the All India Mahila Congress.
- Senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Ashok Gehlot, have expressed grief over her demise, calling it an irreparable loss to the party and the nation.