In a shocking turn of events, Sitaram Yechury, the leader of the Communist Party (Marxist) informed that his son Ashish Yechury passed away on Thursday morning due to Coronavirus. Earlier, Ashish was hospitalized at Holy Family Hospital but was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon.
Sitaram Yechury tweeted: “It is with great sadness that I have to inform that I lost my elder son, Ashish Yechury to COVID-19 this morning. I want to thank all those who gave us hope and who treated him – doctors, nurses, frontline health workers, sanitation workers and innumerable others who stood by us.”
Ashish, 34, was a senior copy editor with a leading newspaper in Delhi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee and other politicans offered their heartfelt condolences to Sitaram Yechury on social media.
Narendra Modi: “Condolences to Shri Sitaram Yechury Ji and his family on the tragic and untimely demise of his son, Ashish. Om Shanti.”
Mamata Banerjee: “Shocked and very saddened to hear about the untimely passing away of Ashish, son of
@SitaramYechury Ji. My deepest condolences to the grieving family.”
DMK leader MK Stalin: “Deeply saddened and pained to hear about the loss of Ashish Yechury. I offer my heartfelt condolences to Comrade @SitaramYechury, his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor: Devastated by the news @SitaramYechury @seemay. There is no greater loss for a parent to endure. May you find the strength to bear the inexpressible grief of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this painful time.”
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