Congress Leader Oscar Fernandes Passes Away At 80

Oscar Fernandes, an accomplished Kuchipudi dancer, former union minister, and veteran Congress leader passed away on September 13. The 80-year-old was quite famous for handling tricky diplomatic situations in the North-East during his ministry. Besides, he was a known confidant of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Reportedly, he was admitted to Yenepoya Hospital in Mangaluru following a head injury in July which eventually caused the death.