Kumar was a BJP Member of Parliament (MP) from South Bengaluru constituency
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Ananth Kumar died early on November 12 morning in Bengaluru, officials said. He was 59.
Parliamentary Affairs and Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister, Kumar was not keeping well for sometime and was on a ventilator for the last few days, Ministry officials said.
Kumar was a BJP Member of Parliament (MP) from South Bengaluru constituency.
President Ram Nath Kovind said he was saddened to hear about the passing of Kumar.
"Sad to hear of the passing of Union minister and veteran parliamentarian Shri H.N. Ananth Kumar. This is a tragic loss to public life in our country and particularly for the people of Karnataka. My condolences to his family, colleagues and countless associates," President Kovind said in a tweet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "extremely saddened" by the passing away of Kumar and added that "he will always be remembered for his good work".
"Extremely saddened by the passing away of my valued colleague and friend, Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. He was a remarkable leader, who entered public life at a young age and went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion. He will always be remembered for his good work," PM Modi tweeted.
"Ananth Kumar Ji was an able administrator, who handled many ministerial portfolios and was a great asset to the BJP organisation. He worked hard to strengthen the Party in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru and surrounding areas. He was always accessible to his constituents," PM Modi added in another tweet.
The prime minister said in another tweets, "I spoke to his wife, Dr. Tejaswini Ji and expressed condolences on the passing away of Shri Ananth Kumar Ji. My thoughts are with his entire family, friends and supporters in this hour of grief and sadness. Om Shanti."
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, "Deep sense of grief on hearing that Ananth Kumar is no more with us. Served BJP all along. Bengaluru was in his head and heart, always. May God give his family the strength to bear with this loss."
(With inputs from PTI)
