New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind has mourned the death of sitting Rajya Sabha MP
Ashok Gasti, who succumbed to Covid 19-related complications in Manipal Hospital on Thursday. In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Mr Kovind said, “Pained by the demise of Rajya Sabha MP
Ashok Gasti. Coming from a humble background, he devoted his life to people’s cause and served the society
with utmost diligence and empathy.” The first time MP from Karnataka had been elected to the Upper House in June this year.