NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for railways Suresh Angadi passed away on Wednesday. He was being treated at AIIMS, Delhi for Covid-19.
Angadi (65) had tested positive for coronavirus on September 11.
He was an MP from Belagavi constituency in Karnataka.
PM Narendra Modi condoled the Union minister’s death and said that he was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to make the party strong in Karnataka.
“Shri Suresh Angadi was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to make the Party strong in Karnataka. He was a dedicated MP and effective Minister, admired across the spectrum. His demise is saddening. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

Several politicians cutting across party lines condoled Angadi’s death.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also mourned Angadi’s death and said he was pained to hear the news.

BJP president JP Nadda said he was saddened by the death of the Union minister. Nadda said Angadi was a remarkable leader who dedicated all his life for organisation and went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion.

Union minister Piyush Goyal said that Angadi was like his brother. The BJP leader said that words fell short to describe Angadi’s commitment & dedication towards the people.





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