File Photo- Hukum Singh, 79, (BJP) MP from Kairana seat, died on Saturday in a hospital at Noida. He was admitted to the hospital on January 21 due to health problems. Pic/PTI 

BJP MP from Kairana in western Uttar Pradesh, Hukum Singh passed away at a private hospital in Noida late on Saturday, family members said. He was 79. The veteran leader, who had a considerable hold in the Gujjar community, had been admitted to the Noida hospital a few days back, due to some breathing problems.