Indian politicians who succumbed to Covid-19

With a death toll of over 1.3 lakh, India has lost many to novel coronavirus. Politicians, leaders, MPs, MLA  are no exceptions and have fallen prey to the virus, which has scoured the entire world. Here are some Indian politicians who lost their lives battling Covid-19: 

Ahmed Patel, a master strategist of Congress and a trusted lieutenant of three generations of the Gandhi family, succumbed to complications from Covid-19 on the morning of November 25. He had tested positive on October 1. 

Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam, who was in ventilation since November 21 due to post-Covid-19 complications, breathed his last on November 25 evening. Gogoi served as Chief Minister for three consecutive terms between 2001-2016 and was known for his accommodating and amiable nature. Credit: PTI Photo

Former President Pranab Mukherjee succumbed to his brain surgery on August 31. He had also tested positive for Covid-19 prior to that. A stalwart in the Grand Old Party, he had worn many mantles before he became the President of India. He held portfolios like finance and defence. Credit: PTI Photo

RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, the driving force behind the rural jobs scheme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), breathed his last at the AIIMS on September 13 due to post Covid-19 complications. Credit: PTI Photo

Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi died of Covid-19 at All India Medical Institute of India (AIIMS), Delhi, in September. The BJP MP initially asymptomatic was admitted to the dedicated Covid-19 facility at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he passed away. Credit: DH File Photo

TRS Senior leader Nayini Narsimha Reddy was the Home Minister of Telangana from 2014 to 2018. He also took charge of portfolios including Prisons, Fire Services, Sainik Welfare, Labour and Employment. He tested positive for Covid-19 on 28 September 2020. His condition continued to deteriorate owing to lung infection. He passed away from extensive lung damage on 22 October. Credit: Wikipedia/Batthini Vinay Kumar Goud

Former state minister Raja Madangopal Nayak (70) died on July 27, three days after he tested positive for Covid-19, at ESI Hospital in Kalaburagi. Credit: File Photo