Congress candidate from Tamil Nadu’s Srivilliputhur constituency died of Covid as we speak.
Chennai: A Congress candidate from Tamil Nadu has died of COVID-19, a couple of days after he contested from the Srivilliputhur constituency within the state meeting elections.
Congress candidate PSW Madhava Rao died of issues at a hospital as we speak after being contaminated with coronavirus final month.
As he died after elections, there will not be any re-polling. If he wins from his constituency in Virudhunagar district, a by-election will likely be held.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Twitter mentioned: “Deeply pained to be taught in regards to the unhappy demise of INCTamilNadu Chief and Srivilliputhur Meeting Congress candidate Shri MadhavaRao, because of Covid issues.”
Deeply pained to be taught in regards to the unhappy demise of @INCTamilNadu Chief & #Srivilliputhur Meeting #Congress candidate Shri #MadhavaRao, because of #Covid issues.
Our heartfelt condolences to his household. We stand with them on this hour of grief & pray might his soul relaxation in peace. pic.twitter.com/rKHlU9CIkN
— Sanjay Dutt (@SanjaySDutt) April 11, 2021
“Our heartfelt condolences to his household. We stand with them on this hour of grief and pray might his soul relaxation in peace,” he added.
Polling throughout 234 meeting constituencies in 38 districts of Tamil Nadu happened on April 6. The counting of votes will likely be achieved on Might 2.
