Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) MP A Ganeshamoorthy, who recently attempted suicide by consuming pesticide, passed away due to a heart attack early on Thursday morning, according to news agency ANI.
The 76-year-old leader died while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Coimbatore at around 5 am.
Ganeshamoorthy, who won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Erode on a DMK ticket, started feeling unwell and vomited on March 24. He was then taken to a private hospital in Erode by his family members.
Tamil Nadu MP Died
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (MDMK) A Ganeshamurthi, the current Member of Parliament representing Erode in Tamil Nadu, passed away on Thursday morning due to a heart attack, as reported by ANI. He was hospitalized on March 24 after what was reported as a suicide attempt.
According to the police, Ganeshamurthi, who was elected as a member of the DMK party in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, began to feel unwell and was taken to a private hospital in the city on March 24.
Following an initial examination, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and put on a ventilator, as reported by PTI. Later on, the Tamil Nadu MP was transferred to a private hospital in nearby Coimbatore.
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Ganeshamoorthy’s Tragic Passing Details
After undergoing medical tests, he was placed in the ICU and connected to a ventilator, according to statements from the police reported by news agency PTI.
The politician informed his family that he had ingested pesticide.
Later, Ganeshamoorthy was transferred to a private hospital in Coimbatore, accompanied by two doctors and family members in an ambulance.
The hospital released the body to authorities, who then took it to the Institute of Road Transport (IRT) Medical College Hospital for examination.
Following the examination, the body will be transported to Kumaravalasu village, located 15 km from Erode, for burial, as per sources from MDMK reported by PTI.
Ganeshamoorthy had previously been elected to the Lok Sabha from Palani in 1998 and Erode in 2009.
He is survived by a son and a daughter.
Political Figures Visit Hospital for Ganeshamurthi’s Health
Numerous politicians, such as State Minister S Muthusamy for Urban Development and Housing, BJP MLA Dr. C Saraswathy from Modakurichi, and AIADMK leader K V Ramalingam, hurried to the hospital to check on Ganeshamurthi’s health.
About Ganeshamurthi
Ganeshamurthi, a three-time Member of Parliament, was a key figure in the MDMK party. However, he became disheartened when the party didn’t choose him to run for the Erode seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Instead, the DMK nominated its own candidate for Erode, offering the Tiruchy seat to the MDMK. Durai Vaiko, the son of MDMK’s general secretary Vaiko, has been selected as the MDMK’s candidate for Tiruchy.
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Tamil Nadu MP Died FAQs
Q.1. Who was A Ganeshamurthi?
Ans. A Ganeshamurthi was a Member of Parliament representing Erode, Tamil Nadu, affiliated with the MDMK party.
Q.2. How did A Ganeshamurthi pass away?
Ans. He passed away due to a heart attack while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Coimbatore.
Q.3. What led to A Ganeshamurthi’s hospitalization?
Ans. He began feeling unwell and vomited on March 24, leading to his hospitalization in Erode.
Q.4. What was the cause of Tamil Nadu MP health issues?
Ans. Initially reported as a suicide attempt by consuming pesticide, Ganeshamurthi later succumbed to a heart attack.
Q.5. What were the political implications of A Ganeshamurthi passing?
Ans. His passing leaves a void in Tamil Nadu politics, especially within the MDMK party, as discussions arise regarding the future of his constituency representation.
