Veteran Congress leader remembered for his unwavering dedication to progressive ideals and service to the people of Tamil Nadu.
Former Tamil Nadu Congress chief, EVKS Elangovan, who was also the MLA from Erode East, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75. He breathed his last following a prolonged battle with a lung-related illness. Elangovan had been receiving intensive treatment at a private hospital in Chennai for over two weeks before his death.
Admitted to the hospital on November 11, he was reportedly undergoing critical care for a lung ailment. Despite the best medical efforts, the senior Congress leader succumbed to his illness.
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, his grief over the loss. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Former Union Minister, Former PCC President of INC Tamil Nadu, and Erode MLA, Thiru EVKS Elangovan. A candid and courageous leader, he was a consensus builder. He devoted his entire life to upholding the progressive ideals and principles of the Congress Party and Thanthai Periyar, serving the people of Tamil Nadu with steadfast dedication and commitment," he said in a statement.