Ananth Kumar death: MHA declares state funeral to the first person who spoke in Kannada in the United Nations
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the state funeral after the unfortunate demise of the Union Minister Ananth Kumar in the wee hours on Monday.
Union Minister and senior Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader took his last breath at the age of 59 at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
The Home Ministry also said that the national flag will be flown at the half-mast throughout the country on 12th November.
Here’s what Ministry of Home Affairs said:
“Following the unfortunate demise of Union Minister Ananth Kumar, it has been decided that National Flag will fly at half-mast throughout the country today and state-funeral will be accorded.”
However, Ananth Kumar was one of the most loved MP and he was the first person who had spoken in Kannada in the United Nations.
Meanwhile, many politicians have expressed their sorrow and grief over the demise of the BJP leader.
The demise of #AnanthKumar is a great loss to the country, to the state of Karnataka, to the govt&my party. He was a leader of very high standing within the BJP. It was under his leadership that the party got its first foothold established in southern parts of India: Arun Jaitley pic.twitter.com/4firVNOqpy
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2018
I'm extremely shocked and saddened by the untimely demise of Union Minister #AnanthKumar. Ananth Kumar was a very popular, dynamic leader of the poor & downtrodden. May the departed soul rest in peace: Lal Krishna Advani. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/R8h4xA7bgj
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2018
#Delhi: BJP President Amit Shah pays floral tribute to Union Minister #AnanthKumar at party headquarters. pic.twitter.com/ESeXKK7qyz
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2018
#AnanthKumar Ji was a hardworking politician & an admired social worker. He had a huge contribution in Karnataka politics. He will be always remembered for his good work. His demise is saddening: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/xOvpzlqgHe
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2018
I am deeply saddened by the news of Ananth Kumar ji's sudden demise. Ananth ji was respected across party lines and was a guiding light for all of us. My thoughts are with his family in this hour of grief: Union Minister Piyush Goyal (File pic of Piyush Goyal) pic.twitter.com/qAxY5OzluG
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2018
It's a shocking incident. This is a huge loss for the government as well as the party. #AnanthKumar Ji will be remembered as a good administrator & popular leader. I pay tribute to him on the behalf of Uttar Pradesh government: UP CM Yogi Adityanath pic.twitter.com/FrENo6sUPb
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 12, 2018
Also, the Karnataka government has declared three-day mourning in the state following the sudden death of the Union Minister. He has been represented Bengaluru south for six terms in Lok Sabha. One-day holiday has been declared on Monday.
Also read: Sad news! Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away at 59
Ananth Kumar was battling with cancer for a long time and took his last breath at around 2:00 am on Monday.
As per the reports, he was on ventilator support for the last few days.
First published: 12 November 2018, 12:13 IST