Prakash Mani Tripathi: key obituary facts
Is Prakash Mani Tripathi dead? Yes. Prakash Mani Tripathi died on November 8, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Prakash Mani Tripathi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Prakash Mani Tripathi known for?
He was an Indian politician.
More about Prakash Mani Tripathi
Born: 30 June 1935.
Place of birth: Sultanpur.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: India.
Prakash Mani Tripathi, an Indian politician, former Lok Sabha member and retired Army officer, died on November 8, 2026, aged 91.
He represented Deoria in the Lok Sabha in two terms, from 1996 to 1998 and from 1999 to 2004. Born on June 30, 1935, Tripathi entered the Indian Army after receiving his commission in June 1955.
His early service included postings in Jammu and Kashmir; he joined 63 Cavalry in February 1957. From 1964 to 1965, he served in Nagaland as a squadron commander. In the 1971 Indo-Pak war, he fought in Bangladesh, and in 1976 he took part in counter-insurgency operations in Mizoram. Tripathi’s subsequent military career included command of the 3 (I) Armoured Brigade in 1982, followed by service as General Officer Commanding an Armoured Division from 1985 to 1988. He then served as Director-General of Combat Vehicles in the Defence Research and Development Organisation from 1988 to 1990, and as General Officer Commanding 2 Corps from 1990 to 1992. His final senior Army post was Deputy Chief of Army Staff from 1992 to 1993. The Ati Vishisht Seva Medal was awarded to him in 1986, followed by the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 1992.