Congress MP Vasantrao Chavan Passes Away in Hyderabad Hospital

Nanded Congress MP Vasantrao Chavan passed away at KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad after being airlifted 12 days prior for multiple health issues including brain dysfunction. He succumbed to his condition despite comprehensive medical efforts.

Congress MP from Nanded, Maharashtra Vasantrao Chavan passed away this morning at KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad. Chavan was airlifted to Hyderabad 12 days ago from Nanded and diagnosed with multiple health complications, including Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, a type of brain dysfunction caused by reduced oxygen or blood flow to the brain.

KIMS Hospital issued a condolence statement. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved MP Shri. VasantRao BalwantRao Chavan from Nanded, who breathed his last today at 4:00 AM. Despite the best efforts of the medical team at KIMS Gachibowli, Hyderabad, he succumbed to his critical condition," read the press release.

The hospital revealed that Chavan also suffered cardiac arrest due to respiratory failure and end-stage renal disease. A multidisciplinary team of doctors provided comprehensive treatment, and he was on ventilator support. The press release stated that his condition worsened, leading to a complete heart block and subsequent cardiac arrest early Monday morning.

"We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and constituents. His passing leaves a void in our lives and the lives of those he served. May his soul rest in peace," the press release added. Chavan, a veteran Congress leader, had been elected from the Nanded constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Several party leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Nana Patole, also expressed their condolences. "The news of the demise of senior Congress leader, Nanded Lok Sabha MP Shri Vasantrao Chavan ji is extremely sad. While paying my heartfelt tribute to him, I express my deep condolences to the bereaved family. A popular grassroots leader, Shri Chavan supported and expanded the ideology of Congress throughout his life. His demise is an irreparable loss for the Congress family," said Rahul Gandhi in a post on X. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)