Former Delhi Minister dies of Covid-19

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Delhi government minister AK Walia succumbed to Covid-19 on Thursday at Delhi. The senior congress leader was admitted to the hospital a few days ago after testing positive for covid-19. The politician represented the Laxmi Nagar constituency in the assembly for four terms.

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The senior politician passed away at 1.30 am on Thursday at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital. He was 72 at the time of his death.

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Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar condoled the death of Walia. AAP chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also condoled Walia’s death, saying he promoted positive politics in Delhi.