Patna: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the residence of late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Ravindra Kishore Sinha in Patna on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. During the visit, Sarma paid floral tributes to the departed leader and met his son, BJP leader Rituraj Sinha, along with other bereaved family members to express his condolences.
Remembering Sinha’s contributions to public life, Sarma highlighted his decades-long association with the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the BJP. He praised the veteran leader for strengthening the party’s organisational foundations and maintaining a simple and approachable personality despite his achievements in politics and business.
The Chief Minister also acknowledged Sinha’s contribution to employment generation through the Security and Intelligence Services (SIS) Group, which he founded. Sarma said the enterprise had provided livelihood opportunities to a large number of young people, helping them achieve financial independence and dignity.
Expressing solidarity with Rituraj Sinha, Sarma recalled the family’s close association with the Northeast and assured him of continued support during the difficult period. He described the loss as irreparable and said the values and ideals established by his father would remain a source of strength for the family.
Dr. Ravindra Kishore Sinha, popularly known as R.K. Sinha, passed away at his residence in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on October 30, 2026, at the age of 75. A veteran politician, journalist and entrepreneur, he represented Bihar in the Rajya Sabha from 2014 to 2020. His last rites were performed with state honours at Digha Ghat in Patna on October 31.
Concluding his tribute, Sarma prayed to Maa Kamakhya for the eternal peace of the departed soul and offered his sympathies to the grieving family.
