The Karnataka government on Thursday cancelled all its programmes which were scheduled to take place on that day, as a mark of respect to the Minister of State for Railways – Suresh Angadi who succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Further, flags were flown at half mast on all government buildings in tribute, while the house will also pass a condolence resolution.

A four-time BJP MP from Belagavi, Angadi tested positive for COVID-19 last week, and had been admitted at the AIIMS Trauma Centre in New Delhi.

Apart from politics, Angadi was into the cement business. He also ran four educational institutions in the district under Suresh Angadi Education Foundation.

Angadi is survived by his wife Mangala and two daughters. He belonged to the Lingyat community in the state. Him getting an MoS post this time was seen as the BJP trying to send a message to the politically significant Lingyats.

Karnataka leaders, including former Prime Minister HD Devegowda, tweeted condolence messages after he passed away. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Union Minister of State for Railways and four-term MP from Belagavi Shri. Suresh Angadi Suresh Angadi. He was like a younger brother to me. I feel terrible losing him. This is an unbearable loss to our nation. May his soul rest in peace. May God give his family and well-wishers the strength to bear this pain,” Gowda said.

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