New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday extended her condolences on the passing away of former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra. ''As a three time Congress Chief Minister of Bihar, Union Cabinet Minister and PCC President on many occasions, Dr Mishra always stood for the interests of the deprived and the marginalised minorities in society,'' she said in a message. Ms Gandhi said Dr Mishra will be remembered for a long time to come. The former Bihar chief minister passed away here following a prolonged illness. He was 82. UNI AE ADG 1441

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