J Anbazhagan's mortal remains to be handed over to Chennai corporation

J Anbazhagan's mortal remains to be handed over to Chennai corporation 

The incumbent MLA Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, a seat held by former DMK president M.Karunanidhi in the past, has won twice consecutively in the years 2011 and 2016, succumbed to COVID -19, today.

DMK's J Anbazhagan, who was actively participating in MK Stalin’s 'Ondrinaivoom Va' initiative to distribute relief material to people, passed away on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID 19.   

The mortal remains of J. Anbazhagan is said to be handed over to the Chennai corporation officials, for cremation, as per procedural norms. The official confirmation of the same is awaited. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami took to his Twitter space and offered his condolences to the late leader.

DMK president M.K. Stalin confirmed the news in a statement and expressed his sadness and condolences.

Anbazhagan was admitted to a Chennai based private hospital where he was receiving treatment when he breathed his last. After he complained of difficulty in breathing, his family rushed him to the hospital where he was under ventilator support.