Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari Congress Deputy H Vasanthakumar succumbed to Covid-19 disease on Friday.
The first time he was a Tamil Nadu MP, Vasanthakumar was being treated at the Greams Road facility of the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. He was admitted to the hospital on August 10 and was in critical condition after contracting severe Covid-19 pneumonia.
Mourning the passing of the 70-year-old leader, Prime Minister Modi tweeted: “During my interactions with him, I always saw his passion for the progress of Tamil Nadu. Condolences to his family and supporters ”.
Saddened by the disappearance of Lok Sabha MP Shri H. Vasanthakumar Ji. His advances in business and social service endeavors were remarkable. During my interactions with him, I always saw his passion for the progress of Tamil Nadu. Condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/SmuAK8ufAx
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2020
“It is sad to hear the passing of Shri H. Vasanthakumar, MP from Kanyakumari. Entrepreneur and social activist, he made a name for himself in the world of politics and business. His devotion to the cause of the people in Tamil Nadu was inspiring. Condolences to his family, friends and supporters, ”President Ram Nath Kovind said on Twitter.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences.
The news from the Kanyakumari MP, Shri H Vasanthakumar’s untimely disappearance due to Covid-19 has come as a shock.
Your commitment to the congressional ideology of serving the people will remain in our hearts forever.
Our condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/oqhrfQXEUD
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 28, 2020
Recalling his close association with the leader, Chief State Minister V Narayanasamy said: “The TNCC (Tamil Nadu Congressional Committee) has lost a great and dedicated leader.”
Vasanthakumar was a hard-working businessman who contributed a lot to Congress, the prime minister also said.
Vasanthakumar was a two-time MLA and was elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2019 elections.
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