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Congress MP from Tamil Nadu H Vasanthakumar dies of Covid-19

| @indiablooms | Aug 29, 2020, at 03:35 am

Chennai/IBNS: Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, H Vasanthakumar died of Covid-19 on Friday.

The 70-year-old leader had tested positive for Covid-19 and admitted to August 10 to Apollo Hospital in Chennai, said media reports.

H Vasanthakumar was a first time MP and had been an MLA twice. He was the working president of the Tamil Nadu Congress.

According to reports, the Congress leader contracted severe pneumonia and was placed under ventilation after his health condition turned critical.

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted his condolence message on Vasanthakumar's death, saying, "Deeply saddened at the untimely demise of a born fighter, resolute Congressman, M.P & Working President of TNCC - Sh. H. Vasanthakumar."

"All of us, along with lakhs of his supporters, will always miss him deeply. Heartfelt condolences to family & well-wishers. RIP," he added.

H Vasanthakumar owned entertainment satellite channel Vasanth TV, and established Vasanth & Co, a chain of consumer electronics and home appliances stores.

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