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Union Minister Ananth Kumar passed away in the wee hours of Monday, 12 November, in Bengaluru. A prominent leader from Karnataka, 59-year-old Ananth Kumar was undergoing treatment for cancer

in Bengaluru’s Shankara’s Cancer Hospital, reported_ __The Times of India__._ Prime Minister Modi also paid tribute to Kumar at his Bengaluru residence on Monday, 12 November. The MP from

south Bengaluru, who returned home in October after undergoing treatment in the US and Britain, breathed his last around 2 am with his wife Tejaswini and two daughters by his side, BR

Nagaraj, chairperson of the board of trustees of Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation, told PTI. The Union minister, who passed away from complications following cancer and infection, had been on

the ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit for the last few days, his office said in a statement. His mortal remains will be kept at his residence the entire day on Monday, 12 November and

the last rites will be performed Tuesday, 13 November, the Karnataka unit of the BJP said. The body will be taken to the state BJP office and the National College ground, which falls in his

constituency, before the funeral at Chamarajapete crematorium, it said. A three-day mourning has been declared in Karnataka, while a one-day holiday has been declared for Monday, 12

November. Kumar’s last rites will be performed with all government honour, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has announced. > Kumar, a five-time Member of Parliament, was heading 

two key > ministries – Chemicals and Fertilisers, and Parliamentary Affairs. Hours after Kumar’s death, Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the national flag will fly at half mast

throughout the country on Monday, 12 November. A state funeral will also be accorded. Kumar’s mortal remains will be kept at the National College in Bengaluru for last tributes, reported

ANI. He was currently serving his sixth term as a Member of Parliament. Kumar had also held several significant portfolios in the past like tourism, sports and youth affairs, culture, urban

development and poverty alleviation. Kumar represented Bengaluru South Constituency in the Lok Sabha since 1996, and won non-stop for six terms. Born on 22 July 1959 in Bengaluru, Kumar got

BA degree from KS Arts College, Hubli, affiliated to the Karnataka University. Later, he completed his Bachelors in Law (LLB) from JSS Law College, affiliated to the Karnataka University,

ANI reported. Kumar, survived by his wife and two daughters, was reportedly undergoing treatment for cancer in London, but these reports were termed as rumours by his office, said _Bangalore

Mirror__._ PM CONDOLES KUMAR’S DEMISE Calling Kumar a remarkable leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of his cabinet minister and tweeted that Kumar, who

entered public life at a young age, went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion. > Ananth Kumar Ji was an able administrator, who handled many > ministerial 

portfolios and was a great asset to the BJP > organisation. He worked hard to strengthen the Party in Karnataka, > particularly in Bengaluru and surrounding areas. He was always > 

accessible to his constituents. > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018 > I spoke to his wife, Dr. Tejaswini Ji and expressed condolences on > the passing away of Shri 

Ananth Kumar Ji. My thoughts are with his > entire family, friends and supporters in this hour of grief and > sadness. Om Shanti. > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2018

TRAGIC LOSS TO PUBLIC LIFE: PRESIDENT OF INDIA President of India Ramnath Kovind called the demise of Kumar “a tragic loss to public life” and expressed condolences to Kumar’s family and

relatives. > Sad to hear of the passing of Union minister and veteran > parliamentarian Shri H.N. Ananth Kumar. This is a tragic loss to > public life in our country and 

particularly for the people of > Karnataka. My condolences to his family, colleagues and countless > associates #PresidentKovind > — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 

12, 2018 KUMAR WAS A SEASONED PARLIAMENTARIAN: RAJNATH SINGH Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also took to Twitter to express his condolences and said Kumar was “a seasoned parliamentarian

who served the nation in several capacities.” > Absolutely shocked and pained by the demise of very senior colleague > and a friend Shri Anant Kumar ji. He was a seasoned 

parliamentarian > who served the nation in several capacities. His passion and > devotion for the welfare of people was commendable. My condolences > to his family. > — 

राजनाथ à¤¸à¤¿à¤‚ह > (@rajnathsingh) November 12, 2018 > My mind is filled with memories of working with Anant Kumar ji in > the government and party organisation. 

These memories will stay with > me. His demise is a big loss for the BJP. It is also a personal loss > for me. > — à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¤¨à¤¾à¤¥ à¤¸à¤¿à¤‚ह > (@rajnathsingh) November 12, 

2018 _(With inputs from PTI.)_ Published: 12 Nov 2018, 6:13 AM IST