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RJD MP Motiur Rahman dies after heart attack
Dec 18, 2007, 10:15 GMT
Patna, Dec 18 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Motiur Rahman died at his residence in Bihar's Motihari district Tuesday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 58.
Rahman was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2005. He was also national general secretary and spokesman of the RJD.
Rahman was considered close to RJD chief and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad.
Lalu Prasad and leader of the opposition in the state assembly Rabri Devi have condoled Rahman's death.
© 2007 Indo-Asian News Service
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