Former Assam minister Siddeque Ahmed dies after prolonged cancer battle

Siddeque Ahmed, the former minister and senior Congress leader from Assam, died on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.

Ahmed served as a four-term Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Karimganj South constituency and held ministerial portfolios during his political career. He was widely regarded as an influential political figure in Barak Valley, the region comprising three southern districts of Assam.

The veteran legislator had been undergoing treatment for cancer for an extended period before his death. His passing marks the end of a notable political career that spanned several decades in state politics.

Ahmed's death has drawn tributes from political colleagues and constituents, who acknowledged his contribution to the development of Barak Valley and his representation of Karimganj South.