Congress MP Vasantrao Chavan Dies at 70

Vasantrao Chavan, a veteran Congress MP from Nanded, passed away on Monday in Hyderabad due to prolonged health issues, including respiratory problems and a liver infection. He had been receiving treatment for two weeks before his condition deteriorated. The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president, Nana Patole, expressed deep sorrow over Chavan's death, highlighting his unwavering loyalty to the Congress party even in difficult times. Chavan's political career included serving in both houses of the Maharashtra legislature, and he recently won a Lok Sabha seat in 2024. His last rites are set to be conducted in Nanded, with condolences pouring in from across the political spectrum, including former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan. The Congress party acknowledges the significant loss of a leader dedicated to its principles.