BJP MLA Vijay Kumar dies due to cardiac arrest
Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Jayanagar, B. N. Vijay Kumar, died here at early hours on Friday due to cardiac arrest. He was 60.
Kumar, who was seeking re-election, collapsed during his election campaign on Thursday evening. Following this, he had been rushed to the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology where he died at 1 a.m. on the following day.
A two-time MLA from Jayanagar, Mr. Vijay Kumar, was a bachelor. He was a civil engineering graduate. He was known for his simplicity and mild manners.
According to party sources, his last rites will be performed this evening.