Union minister of State for railways Suresh Angadi (65) is succumbed to Corona virus on Wednesday. He was representing Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency. He is first union minister who died due to the virus. Born in the Koppa village of Belagavi, Suresh Angadi obtained a law degree from the Raja Lakhamgouda Law Colleg e in the district.

Earlier this month he was admitted to AIIMS in Delhi after he contracted coronavirus disease.
Angadi is the second Member of Parliament who died due to coronavirus. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He has given yeoman contribution as a minister for the development of railway lines in North Karnataka including Belagavi- Dharwad railway line.