Former Union Minister & Congress leader Oscar Fernandes passes away aged 80

On Monday, 80-years-old Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes passed away, informed the Congress party.

He was admitted to a private hospital in Karnataka's Mangaluru.

We are deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Oscar Fernandes ji, our heartfelt condolences to his family.

A Congress stalwart, his vision for an inclusive India had a huge influence on the politics of our times.

The Congress family will deeply miss his mentorship & guidance. pic.twitter.com/UXcLI765yP

— Congress (@INCIndia) September 13, 2021

Fernandes, considered close to the Nehru-Gandhi family, held several party positions and also served as the Union Cabinet Minister for Transport, Road and Highways and Labour and Employment during the UPA regime.

We at the Su-Niti News condole Mr Fernandes' demise.