Rajasthan BJP MLA Jaswant Yadav dies at the age of 73 after prolonged illness

File picture of Jaswant Yadav. Photo: X/@TikaRamJullyINC

BJP MLA from Behror and former Rajasthan government minister Jaswant Yadav passed away in Jaipur on Sunday (November 8, 2026) morning after a long battle with cancer. He was 73.

Mr Yadav breathed his last at 8:15 am, his son Mohit Yadav said in a social media post.

“It is with deep sadness that I inform you that my respected father, Dr Jaswant Yadav ji, the current MLA from Behror, former Cabinet Minister in the Rajasthan Government and former MP from Alwar is no more,” said Mr Mohit.

Describing his father as a great soul, he said his affection, simplicity and dedication to society will live on in people’s memories.

Mr. Yadav was a four-time MLA and also represented Alwar in the Lok Sabha.

From 2016 to 2018, he served as a minister in the Rajasthan government under Vasundhar Raj.

He started his political career in 1998 after winning the parliamentary elections in Mundawar. In 1999, he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Alwar.

After his death, the strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has dropped to 199. By-elections to the Behror Assembly constituency are expected to be held within six months.

According to the family, his remains will be laid to rest at his residence in Jaswant Nagar, Alwar, for a public tribute on Sunday (November 8, 2026) after 4 pm.

His last rites will be performed at his native village Silpata in Khairthal-Tijara district on Monday (November 9, 2026) at 3 pm.

Published – 8 Nov 2026 14:06 IST