CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury's son dies of COVID-19

Ashish (34) was admitted to Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital and was recovering well, however, his sudden death at 5.30 on Thursday has left the family in shock.

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NEW DELHI:

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said his elder son Ashish died of COVID-19 after a two-week battle with the disease.

"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," Sitaram tweeted.

Ashish (34) was admitted to Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital and was recovering well, however, his sudden death at 5.30 on Thursday has left the family in shock.

Several political leaders offered condolences to the family after hearing about his (Ashish) demise.

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