BJP leader Chandrasekhar Mishra dies at 78 - The HinduPublished - October 28, 2026 08:19 pm IST - JamshedpurSenior BJP leader and former president of the party's Jamshedpur Mahanagar Committee, Chandrasekhar Mishra, died on Wednesday (October 28, 2026), a party statement said.He was 78.Mishra was taken to a doctor for a check-up after he fell unwell. He was then rushed to Tata Hospital here. However, Mishra died on the way to the hospital, the BJP statement said.Hearing the news of Mishra's death, local BJP MP Bidyut Baran Mahato and Jamshedpur East MLA Purnima Das Sahu rushed to the hospital to express condolences.Cremation of Mishra will take place on Thursday (October 29).Expressing deep condolences, senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Raghubar Das said, "I am deeply saddened by the news of Chandrasekhar Mishra's demise, who was completely dedicated to the party and continued to take part in party programmes actively. Chandrashekhar Ji and I had been working together for the party since our teenage years. His demise is a personal loss to me."In his condolence message, former Jharkhand Chief mMinister Arjun Munda said the news of the untimely demise of Chandrashekhar Mishra ji is extremely heartbreaking and painful.Expressing grief over the death of Mishra, JD(U) MLA Saryu Roy said the untimely demise of Mishra, a saintly politician, was an irreparable loss, and the people of the steel city will always remember him.Published - October 28, 2026 08:19 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }