a true humanitarian, he was a friend of all and a foe of none. even being in politics, he did not let himself be bound in the shackles of the party that he represented. he was equally admired and loved by all across the party line. his sudden demise in the night of 26 november 1995, in a train journey between patna and new delhi at tundla, left his family of friends, admirers and followers shocked and surprised. he was survived by his wife kanan bala singh, "an educationist", and three children: viz ranjan kumar singh, a "journalist", rajesh kumar singh and rashmi singh, both in the "civil services". his wife, kanan bala singh published her reminiscence on the life of her husband titled "mere sahchar" (english: my co-partner) in 2001.