Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Doraikannu, who was battling Covid-19, has died, a private hospital said on Sunday.
The 72 year-old Minister breathed his last late on Saturday night, Kauvery Hospital Executive Director Dr Aravdindan Selvaraj said in a medical bulletin.
“With deep grief, we announce the sad demise of Honourable Minister for Agriculture R Doraikkannu,” on Saturday at 11.15 pm, he said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving family during this difficult period,” he added.
Doraikkannu was undergoing treatment here, after being shifted from a government medical college hospital in Villpuram on October 13, where he was admitted to after he complained of uneasiness.
Tamil Nadu CM Palanisami , Oppoistion DMK Party leader M.K.Stalin , Tamilnadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit condoled the death of Daoraikkannu and said he was saddened.
This month almost exempt few controls such as swimming pool, beach but Tamilnadu ADMK government opened theatres , Schools , Colleges and even opened His party mentor MGR founded Tasmac shops uphill 10 PM .
