Breaking: Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi dies at 65 due to COVID-19

Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi has passed away at the age of 65. He was a prominent BJP leader from the state of Karnataka.

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“Deeply saddened by the demise of Rail Rajya Mantri, Shri Suresh Angadiji. He was a good administrator, seasoned Parliamentarian and blessed with a warm and affable personality. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti!” Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.

He has tested positive for COVID-19 in September was initially asymptomatic. He was later hospitalized at AIIMS hospital in New Delhi and died of the disease today. He is the first Union minister to die of Coronavirus.