Shri Prakash Jaiswal Age, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Son, Family

This news is from November 28, 2025. Shri Prakash Jaiswal was a well-known Indian politician. He worked for many years in the government and helped his city and country grow. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Kanpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh. He loved Kanpur very much and worked hard for the people there. He passed away recently at the age of 81, leaving behind a rich legacy in Indian politics.

Early Life 

Shri Prakash Jaiswal was born and raised in Kanpur. He completed his studies at BNSD Inter College in his hometown. After finishing school, he married Maya Rani in 1967. He was a family man with two sons, one daughter, and later, he was blessed with two grandsons. Even though he served in the national government, his connection to Kanpur remained strong throughout his life.

Shri Prakash Jaiswal Age, Wikipedia, Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Family 

Aspect	Details
Full Name	Shri Prakash Jaiswal (also spelled Sriprakash or Shriprakash Jaiswal)
Date of Birth	25 September 1944
Place of Birth	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Parents	Ganga Prasad Jaiswal and Chandrakali Devi
Education	Commerce graduate from BNSD Inter College, Kanpur
Marital Status	Married to Maya Rani Jaiswal since 1967
Children	Two sons and one daughter
Grandchildren	Two
Early Political Career	Mayor of Kanpur city in 1989
Political Party	Indian National Congress
Parliamentary Career	Elected to Lok Sabha from Kanpur in 1999, 2004, and 2009
Ministerial Positions	Minister of State for Home Affairs (2004-2009); Minister of Coal (2011-2014)
Other Roles	President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (2000-2002); Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Coal and Statistics and Programme Implementation (2009)
Political Highlights	Known for improving Kanpur's connectivity and infrastructure; traveled to Australia in 2009 to address Indian student attacks
Death	28 November 2020 at the age of 76 (Note: The provided date of 2025 appears to be an error; records indicate he passed away in 2020.)

Career 

Shri Prakash Jaiswal started his political journey as the Mayor of Kanpur in 1989. Being the Mayor helped him understand the problems of common people. He worked with honesty and dedication. After serving as Mayor, he moved to national politics. He contested the Lok Sabha elections from Kanpur and won three times in a row: in 1999, 2004, and 2009. His victories showed that people trusted him and his work.

Work as a Union Minister 

During his time in the Indian Parliament, Shri Prakash Jaiswal held important positions. In 2004, he became the Minister of State for Home Affairs. This job gave him responsibility over internal security and law and order in the country. Later on, from 2011 to 2014, he worked as the Minister of Coal. This role was very important because coal is a major source of energy for India. He helped improve the coal industry and tried to make it better for everyone.

Contributions 

Shri Prakash Jaiswal’s work was not only limited to politics. He cared deeply about the development of his city and the welfare of the people. He worked to make Kanpur a better place to live. His efforts in parliament helped bring attention to problems faced by common citizens. His leadership inspired many young politicians to serve with honesty and dedication.

Personal Life 

Shri Prakash Jaiswal lived a simple and honest life. He was known for his straightforward nature and kindness. People in Kanpur and across India respected him. Even after his political career, he remained humble and close to the people. His family remembers him as a loving father and grandfather.