Minister of State Railways Suresh Angadi passes away due to COVID-19

BJP leader and Minister of State Railways Suresh Angadi passed away on Wednesday evening at AIIMS due to COVID-19. He was 65.

He was an MLA from Belgavi, Karnataka.

Tragic terrible sad news of @BJP4Karnataka leader n minister @SureshAngadi_ passing away #OmShanthi pic.twitter.com/YFOLrfy0U0

— Rajeev Chandrasekhar (@rajeev_mp) September 23, 2020

On September 11, the minister had informed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to AIIMS soon after.

"I have tested #Covid19 positive today. I am doing fine. Taking the advise of doctors. Requesting all those who have come in close contact with me in the last few days to monitor their health and get tested in case of any symptoms," he said.

I have tested #Covid19 positive today. I am doing fine. Taking the advise of doctors.

Requesting all those who have come in close contact with me in the last few days to monitor their health and get tested in case of any symptoms. @PMOIndia

— Suresh Angadi (@SureshAngadi_) September 11, 2020