Angadi (65) had tested positive for coronavirus on September 11.
A fourth-term deputy from Belagavi, Angadi He is the Prime Minister of the Union who has died of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of the Union Minister and said he was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to strengthen the party in Karnataka.
“Shri Suresh Angadi was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to strengthen the Party in Karnataka. He was a dedicated MP and effective minister, admired across the spectrum. His passing is sad. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti, “Prime Minister Modi wrote on Twitter.
Shri Suresh Angadi was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to strengthen the Party in Karnataka. It was an advertisement… https://t.co/0auZNMgAom
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1600876413000
President Ram Nath Kovind expressed his dismay at Angadi’s death, saying that he was a kind leader who worked tirelessly for the people of his constituency.
Shocked to learn of the passing of Shri Suresh Angadi, Minister of State for Union Railways. A kind leader Shri… https://t.co/XWazlKvyjs
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1600877453000
Several other politicians who crossed party lines took to social media to express their condolences for Angadi’s death.
Former Prime Minister and JD (S) Director HD Deve Gowda expressed sadness over the disappearance and tweeted that Angadi he was like a “little brother”.
I am shocked and deeply saddened by the disappearance of the Minister of State for Railways of the Union and deputy for four terms of Belaga … https://t.co/7WfHq1MkMl
– HD Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) 1600876085000
The leader of Congress, Jairam Ramesh, also mourned Angadi’s death, saying it hurt him to hear the news.
I remember the always smiling Angadi-ji. Very hurt to hear this sad news. https://t.co/BtZ2bUXmqe
– Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) 1600875161000
BJP President JP Nadda said he was saddened by the death of the Union minister. Nadda said that Angadi was an extraordinary leader who dedicated his entire life to the organization and went on to serve society with the utmost diligence and compassion.
Very saddened by the passing of Central Minister Shri Suresh Angadi Ji. He was a notable leader who de… https://t.co/Cpjezk6Wdt
– Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) 1600877141000
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that Angadi was like his brother. The BJP leader said words fell short to describe Angadi’s commitment and dedication to the people.
Deeply distraught over the unfortunate disappearance of Suresh Angadi ji. He was like my brother. Words fall short to describe… https://t.co/62KJgh2msl
– Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) 1600876991000
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