Union Minister Ananth Kumar passes away in Bengaluru
File Photo: Parliamentary Affairs Ministers Ananth Kumar
Union Minister Ananth Kumar, 59, passed away in Bengaluru during the wee hours on Monday. Kumar was unwell and was on ventilator for the last few days, reported news agency PTI. He was admitted in a private hospital in Bengaluru and undergoing treatment for cancer.
Kumar was Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs since 2016 in the Modi government. He had held several ministerial posts in the past. He represented Bengaluru South constituency in the Lok Sabha.
“Minister Ananth Kumar passed away at 3 a.m. at a private hospital where he was undergoing treatment for cancer,” a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Bengaluru R. Ashoka told reporters here.
Senior BJP leaders expressed grief over Ananth Kumar’s demise. PM Narendra Modi said that he was extremely saddened by the passing away of his valued colleague. President Ram Nath Kovind also expressed grief over his demise.
Extremely saddened by the passing away of my valued colleague and friend, Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. He was a remarkable leader, who entered public life at a young age and went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion. He will always be remembered for his good work.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018
Ananth Kumar Ji was an able administrator, who handled many ministerial portfolios and was a great asset to the BJP organisation. He worked hard to strengthen the Party in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru and surrounding areas. He was always accessible to his constituents.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018
I spoke to his wife, Dr. Tejaswini Ji and expressed condolences on the passing away of Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. My thoughts are with his entire family, friends and supporters in this hour of grief and sadness. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018
BJP President Amit Shah also expressed grief.
I am grief stricken to learn about the untimely demise of our senior leader and union minister Shri Ananth Kumar ji. He served the nation and organisation with unparalleled zeal and dedication. Ananth ji worked tirelessly to strengthen the BJP in the state of Karnataka.
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) November 12, 2018
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