Manki Devi Kashyap, mother of Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, passed away on Sunday. She had been unwell for the past several days and was undergoing treatment in the hospital. Minister Kedar Kashyap shared the sad news via Facebook, stating that people can pay their last respects at her residence in Bhanpuri Farsaguda until 3:30 pm, while her last rites will be performed at her native village in Bastar district at 4 pm on Sunday.