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Prime Minister Modi declared that Ananth Kumar was "a remarkable leader" who served society "with compassion"
Union Minister Ananth Kumar, 59, died Monday at 2 am in the capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru. He was suffering from cancer. He has been representing Karnataka at Lok Sabha in the Bengaluru South constituency since 1996. He has been in charge of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers since May 2014 and Parliamentary Affairs since June 2016 in the Modi government. Several political leaders, including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have expressed their condolences to social media.
Expressing his sadness at the death of Ananth Kumar, Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet that Ananth Kumar was "a remarkable leader" who "continued to serve society with the greatest diligence and compassion ".
Extremely saddened by the death of my esteemed colleague and friend, Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. He is a remarkable leader who began in public life and continued to serve society with the utmost diligence and compassion. He will always be remembered for his good work.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018
In another tweet, he said that Ananth Kumar "was a major asset to the BJP's organistaion".
Ananth Kumar Ji was a competent administrator, managing many ministerial portfolios and a valuable asset to the BJP organization. He worked hard to strengthen the party in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru and its surroundings. He was always accessible to his constituents.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018
I spoke to his wife, Dr. Tejaswini Ji, and offered him his condolences for the passing of Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. My thoughts are with all his family, his friends and his sympathizers in this hour of sorrow and sadness. Om Shanti.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018
President Ram Nath Kovind also expressed sadness over the death of Ananth Kumar, saying that the death of the "veteran" parliamentarian was "a tragic loss for public life in our country and especially for the people of Karnataka" .
Sad to learn of the passing of the Union Minister and former parliamentarian Shri H.N. Ananth Kumar. It is a tragic loss for public life in our country and especially for the inhabitants of Karnataka. My condolences to his family, his colleagues and his many collaborators #PresidentKovind
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 12, 2018
Union Minister Rajnath Singh told Twitter that he was "absolutely shocked and saddened" by the death of Ananth Kumar. "His passion and dedication to the well-being of people was commendable," he tweeted.
Absolutely shocked and grieved by the disappearance of a very old colleague and a friend, Shri Anant Kumar ji. He was a seasoned parliamentarian who had served the nation in many ways. His passion and dedication to the well-being of people was commendable. My condolences to his family.
– सिंह (@rajnathsingh) November 12, 2018
My mind is filled with memories of working with Anant Kumar Ji in the government and party organization. These memories will stay with me. His disappearance is a big loss for the BJP. It's also a personal loss for me.
– सिंह (@rajnathsingh) November 12, 2018
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she felt "deeply sad" when she heard of the death of her husband. She tweeted saying that Bengaluru "was still in his head and in his heart".
Deep feeling of sorrow on hearing that Shri @AnanthKumar_BJP No longer with us. Served @ BJP4India@ BJP4Karnataka all along. Bengaluru was still in his head and in his heart. May God give his family the strength to bear this loss.
– Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) November 12, 2018
The former chief minister of Karnataka and current Modi government minister, Sadananda Gowda, said that it was "unbelievable" that his "friend, brother Ananthkumar no longer be".
Shocked, it's amazing, my brother Ananthkumar's friend is no longer. pic.twitter.com/zMOYEn7gXc
– Sadananda Gowda (@DVSBJP) November 12, 2018
The Union Minister, Suresh Prabhu, said "shocked, extremely saddened … by this incredible news of my dearest friend of years, Ananath Kumar, deceased".
Shocked, extremely saddened to learn this incredible news from my real dear friend of years, Ananath Kumar, deceased.His trauma.He worked with dedication to @ BJP4India he's raised to be a national leader, built @ BJP4Karnataka We lost great parliamentarians. Condolences to his wife
– Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 12, 2018
Ananth Kumar was born on July 22, 1959 in Bengaluru and graduated from Karnataka University with a law degree and diploma, according to the ANI news agency. He is survived by his wife Tejaswini and daughters Aiswarya and Vijeta.
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