Karnataka CM condoles demise of Congress leader Oscar Fernandes

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday expressed condolences on the demise of veteran Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes.

"He worked as a union minister and his contribution to the state is immense," he stated.

"He was a very gentle and honest person. He had interests in art and music. I am very saddened by his death. May his soul rest in peace," he added.

Oscar Fernandes, a former union minister, passed away on Monday at Mangaluru. He was 80.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his grief on the demise of Fernandes.

( With inputs from ANI )