Condolences poured in for the Chief Minister’s family, after his son Rakesh died on Saturday in Belgium.
Rakesh (39) had been suffering from a pancreatic ailment and reportedly died of multiple organ failure. He was reportedly conscious at the time of death. He had been admitted to the Antwerp University Hospital in Brussels on Tuesday and was in a critic al condition.
Siddaramaiah and his family are likely to bring Rakesh’ body back to India on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly requested the Indian Ambassador to Belgium to assist Siddaramaiah’s family in carrying out the legal formalities in bringing the body back to India.
Condolences poured in for the Chief Minister from members of the public, as well as politicians from across the country.
Congress Working President Dinesh Gundu Rao said "I am deeply pained to know the sad demise of Mr. Rakesh Siddramaiah . We pray Almighty God to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to family during this time of grief. My sincere condolences."
Minister UT Khader also expressed his condolences and said he wished the family the strength to bear the pain.
I join every Kannadiga in praying for the Departed Soul of Shri Rakesh Siddaramaiah. My thoughts go out for @CMofKarnataka & His Family
— C.T.Ravi (@CTRavi_BJP) July 30, 2016
Heard the shocking news of demise of Rakesh Siddaramaiah. Deepest condolences to Sri Siddaramaiah and other family members.@CMofKarnataka
— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) July 30, 2016
I am saddened to hear abt the demise of Rakesh Siddaramaiah my deepest condolences to CM & his Family in overcoming this personal tragedy.
— Jagadish Shettar (@JagadishShettar) July 30, 2016
The demise of Rakesh Siddaramaiah is deeply saddening. Deepest condolences to our CM Siddaramaiah & his family members.
— DK Shivakumar INC (@withDKS) July 30, 2016
Rakesh siddaramaiah passed away. Deepest condolences to Sri Siddaramaiah and other family members.may his soulRest in peace .
— sushan (@sushan89) July 30, 2016
@cmofkarnataka sad news for the state. Unfortunate death of Shri Rakesh Siddaramaiah. Let his soul be in peace #RIP
— Nikhil Kedambadi (@NikhilKedambadi) July 30, 2016
My thoughts are with Siddaramaiah ji & his family on the demise of his son. May God give the family strength to bear the irreparable loss.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the death news of CM son Rakesh Siddaramaiah's, my most sincere condolences. pic.twitter.com/n3uIdxju9N
— Karnataka Congress (@WithCongressKR) July 30, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to Siddaramaiahji on the passing away of his son.My thoughts &prayers are with his family in this time of grief
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) July 30, 2016