New Delhi, Aug 28 (UNI) President Ran Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of
Congress MP from Tamil Nadu H Vasanthakumar who passed awat following Covid-19 related complications.
Expressing sadness at the death, the President in a condolence message said "as an entrepreneur and social activist, he earned his
name in the world of politics and business. His devotion to people’s cause in Tamil Nadu was inspiring."
Similarly, the Prime Minister said the strides taken by the Lok Sabha MP in business and social service efforts were "noteworthy. During my
interactions with him, I always saw his passion towards Tamil Nadu’s progress. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."
The 70-year-old MP representing Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu is the first sitting MP to succumb to Covid illness. He was admitted to
Apollo Hospital, Chennai on August 11 with symptoms of Covid-19.
His wife, Tamil Selvi, is also undergoing treatment for Covid.
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