MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19
TNN Bureau. Updated: 9/24/2020 10:37:40 AM
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New Delhi: Minister of State for Railways Suresh Chennabasappa Angadi on Wednesday became the first union minister to die of Coronavirus complications at AIIMS Hospital here where he was being treated, hospital sources said.
He was 65. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
He was found to be Covid positive on September 11 and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS.
Sources said that he breathed his last at around 2000 hrs on Wednesday night.
He is the first Union minister from Narendra Modi's Cabinet and the second Member of Parliament to succumb to Covid-19 from Karnataka. Earlier, BJP MP from the state Ashok Gasti had passed away also of the virus infection.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal have deeply mourned the death of Angadi.
The Railway Minister said on the micro-blogging website, "Deeply anguished at the unfortunate demise of Suresh Angadi ji. He was like my brother. Words fall short to describe his commitment & dedication towards the people. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this hour of need. Om Shanti".
Suresh graduated from SSS Samiti College of Commerce, Belgaum. He ran his own private business before entering public life. He was sworn in as Minister of State for Railway Accounts in May 2009.