Ashok Gasti facts for kids

Ashok Gasti (born in 1965 – died September 17, 2020) was an Indian politician and a lawyer. He came from Raichur, Karnataka. He served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. This is the upper house of India's Parliament. He was a Member of Parliament for a short time in 2020 before he passed away. He was also a leader in the BJP.

Ashok Gasti's Political Journey

Ashok Gasti was a dedicated member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was also part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a well-known organization in India. He worked hard for the BJP in different areas. These included Bellary district, Koppal district, and Raichur district.

In 2020, Ashok Gasti was chosen to be a member of the Rajya Sabha. This was a surprise to many people. The BJP leaders explained their choice. They said they wanted to support people who worked hard at the local level. Ashok Gasti had been involved with the BJP since his student days. He joined through the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Later, he took on important roles in the party. In 1989, he became the president of the Yuva Morcha (youth wing) in Raichur District.

His Passing Away

In September 2020, Ashok Gasti became sick with COVID-19. He was taken to Manipal Hospital for treatment. By September 17, his condition became very serious. He had severe pneumonia and his organs were failing.

That same day, some government officials shared messages online. They expressed sadness about his death. However, the hospital first said he was still in critical condition. A few hours later, the hospital confirmed the sad news. Ashok Gasti passed away at 10:31 p.m. He was 55 years old.