Congress MP H Vasanthakumar dies of COVID-19 in Chennai

Mangalore Today News Network / NDTV

Chennai, Aug 29, 2020:    Congress MP from Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, H Vasanthakumar, who had tested positive for the coronavirus, has died, hospital authorities in Chennai said on Friday.

 

The 70-year old leader was admitted to an Apollo Hospital in Chennai on August 10 with a coronavirus infection, the hospital had said.

He was in critical condition after contracting severe pneumonia and had been placed on ventilator support, doctors said.

"Despite all active medical measures, his condition deteriorated gradually due to COVID complications and he passed away today," the hospital said.

Fondly called Annachi or brother, he is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter, a party spokesperson said.

A first-time MP from Tamil Nadu, H Vasanthakumar had also been elected MLA twice in the past from the Nanguneri assembly constituency and was the working president of the state Congress committee.

He also established Vasanth & Co, a chain of consumer electronics and home appliances stores and Vasanth TV, an entertainment satellite channel.