Aeronautical scientist Manas Bihari Verma died of heart attack at his native place in Darbhanga district of Bihar last night. He was 78. Mr Verma played a vital role in the development of the Light Combat Aircraft – Tejas. He was close associate of former President APJ Abdul Kalam. In 2018, he was conferred Padma Sri.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Bihar Governor Phagu Chouhan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have expressed grief over Verma's demise. Chief Minister said his role in the field of aeronautical engineering will always be remembered.</span><br />