The former Cabinet Minister and Behror MLA passed away on Sunday morning following a long battle with cancer.
Behror BJP MLA and former Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Jaswant Singh Yadav died in Jaipur on Sunday morning, November 8, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 73 years old, according to reports by The Hindu and Hindustan Times.
His son, Mohit Yadav, confirmed in a social media post that the former MP breathed his last at 8:15 a.m. The death of the four-time MLA reduces the strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to 199 members.
Yadav began his political career in 1998 after winning the Mundawar Assembly seat. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Alwar in 1999 and later served as a minister in the Vasundhara Raje-led government between 2016 and 2018.
Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje described his passing as extremely sad and painful, noting his dedication to public welfare. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also expressed that the news was deeply saddening.
The family stated that his body will be available for public viewing at his Jaswant Nagar residence in Alwar after 4 p.m. on Sunday. His final rites are scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, November 9, in his native village of Silpata.
A by-election for the Behror constituency is expected to take place within the next six months.
