The Congress MP from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, H. Vasanthakumar, died of Covid-19 at a hospital in Chennai on Friday, the party said.
The 70-year-old first-time MP, who was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals on August 10 after he tested positive for the coronavirus, died of the illness, a party spokesperson told PTI.
Earlier in a statement, Apollo Hospitals said the MP was in a critical condition and was being treated by a team of doctors for severe Covid-19 pneumonia.
Vasanthakumar was a two-time MLA and elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2019 elections.
PM condoles death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Vasanthakumar and said his efforts in business and social service efforts were noteworthy.
"Saddened by the demise of Lok Sabha MP Shri H. Vasanthakumar Ji. His strides in business and social service efforts were noteworthy. During my interactions with him, I always saw his passion towards Tamil Nadu's progress. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti," Modi tweeted.
