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Former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Oscar Fernandes passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru on Monday. He was 80. Fernandes was hospitalised in July after suffering a fall while doing yoga at his house. He had also undergone a surgery to remove a clot in his brain.
“We are deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Oscar Fernandes ji, our heartfelt condolences to his family. A Congress stalwart, his vision for an inclusive India had a huge influence on the politics of our times. The Congress family will deeply miss his mentorship & guidance,” the Congress tweeted.
We are deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Oscar Fernandes ji, our heartfelt condolences to his family.
A Congress stalwart, his vision for an inclusive India had a huge influence on the politics of our times.
The Congress family will deeply miss his mentorship & guidance. pic.twitter.com/UXcLI765yP
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 13, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and said: “Saddened by the demise of Rajya Sabha MP Shri Oscar Fernandes Ji. In this sad hour, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and well-wishers. May his soul rest in peace.”
Fernandes was the Union Cabinet Minister for Transport, Road and Highways and Labour and Employment, in UPA government. He was also the Chairman of Central Election Authority of the All India Congress Committee. He also served as Parliamentary Secretary to Rajiv Gandhi.
