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TN MP Ganeshamurthi dies at Coimbatore hospital 4 days after ‘attempting suicide’

According to his relatives, Ganeshamurthi had consumed insecticide on Sunday, which led to his hospitalisation and subsequent death.

Chennai: MDMK MP from Tamil Nadu’s Erode constituency, A. Ganeshamurthi died in a private hospital in Coimbatore early Thursday morning.

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Ganeshamurthi (76) was upset over being denied a ticket to contest in the Lok Sabha polls. He reportedly attempted suicide by consuming poison on Sunday.

Initially, he was rushed to a local hospital in Erode but as his condition deteriorated, he shifted to a private hospital in Coimbatore.

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According to his relatives, Ganeshamurthi had consumed insecticide on Sunday, which led to his hospitalisation and subsequent death.

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Further details are awaited.

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This post was last modified on March 28, 2024 8:54 am

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