The DMK MLA from Vikravandi constituency in Villupuram district, N. Pugazhenthi, 71, died following a brief illness. He swooned on stage during the public meeting and was rushed to the Govt Villupuram Medical College where he breathed his last, on April 6.
Mr. Pugazhenthi was the South district secretary of the DMK. He is survived by his wife, son and three daughters.
According to sources, Mr. Pugazhenthi was suffering from an ailment and was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai a few days ago, after he complained of health-related issues. He was discharged on Friday, April 5, and attended a public meeting addressed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at Vikravandi. However, his health condition worsened on Friday night, and he was then treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital where he breathed his last at at 10.35 a.m. on Saturday.
