Former Union Minister and BJP leader, Dilip Gandhi passed away at a private hospital in Delhi. He had tested positive for COVID-19 and was under treatment.
Gandhi, 69, was in Delhi in connection with some personal work.
Dilip Gandhi had tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday and was admitted to a private hospital where he was put on a ventilator. He breathed his last around 3 am this morning, BJP leaders said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences. “He’ll be remembered for his rich contributions to community service & helping the poor. He made numerous efforts to strengthen BJP in Maharashtra. Condolences to his family & supporters,” he tweeted.
Saddened by the demise of former MP and Minister Shri Dilip Gandhi Ji. He will be remembered for his rich contributions to community service and helping the poor. He made numerous efforts to strengthen the BJP in Maharashtra. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2021
