Veteran Politician Dr. Jaswant Yadav Passes Away at 73, Rajasthan Assembly to Hold By-Election

Kuldeep Singh Chundawat November 9, 2026, 1:59 pm 2 min read

Jaipur, November 9: Dr. Jaswant Yadav, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Behror and former cabinet minister, passed away on Sunday morning in Jaipur at the age of 73. He took his last breath at 8:15 AM. With his demise, the number of legislators in the Rajasthan Assembly has decreased from 200 to 199. A by-election will be held for the Behror seat within the next six months, by early May 2027.

His son, Dr. Mohit Yadav, announced the news of his father’s passing on social media. Dr. Yadav had been battling prostate cancer for a long time and had been undergoing treatment for nearly eight years. His health deteriorated, leading to his hospitalization at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jaipur since the second week of October. On October 18, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the hospital to inquire about his condition.

Final Rites Scheduled in Ancestral Village

According to family members, his mortal remains will be available for public viewing at his residence in Jaswant Nagar, Alwar, after 4 PM on Sunday. The final rites will take place on Monday, November 9, at 3 PM in his ancestral village, Silpata, located in the Khairthal-Tijara district.

A Political Journey of Over Four Decades

Dr. Jaswant Yadav had a long and impactful political career spanning over four decades. He was elected as an MLA four times and served once as a Member of Parliament from Alwar. He won his first election in 1998 from the Mundawar Assembly seat and was elected to the Alwar Lok Sabha seat the following year in 1999. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a minister in the Vasundhara Raje government and was a prominent political figure in the Alwar region.

Condolences from Political Leaders

Many political leaders expressed their condolences following Dr. Yadav’s passing. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot shared a photo of their meeting on social media, describing him as an experienced leader. Gehlot recalled their encounter when Dr. Yadav was recuperating in Chennai. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani also expressed his sorrow over the loss.

Continuing Trend of Incomplete Assembly

The Rajasthan Assembly has not had a full complement of 200 legislators for some time. This has been due to various reasons, including deaths, resignations, and incarcerations. With Dr. Yadav’s passing, the Behror seat has become vacant, continuing this trend.

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