It was announced yesterday that K Bhanumathi, the sister of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol. Thirumavalavan passed away due to heart attack. She had been diagnosed with Coronavirus infection and was in hospital, and passed away yesterday while she was recovering from corona.

Actress and BJP member Gayathri Raghuram has now tweeted, expressing her condolences "Sadden to hear the news of VCK leader @thirumaofficial sister Thirumathi. Banumathi ji passing away due to covid. My condolences to the family. Om Shanthi. ??".

It must be noted that in the past, Gayathri Raghuram has been involved in conflicts with Thol. Thirumavalavan, accusing him and his party in various issues, and her Twitter account was also disabled after several tweets made by her against Thirumavalavan.

Sadden to hear the news of VCK leader @thirumaofficial sister Thirumathi. Banumathi ji passing away due to covid. My condolences to the family. Om Shanthi. ?? pic.twitter.com/Z8DetPTpkh

— Gayathri Raguramm (@gayathriraguram) August 5, 2020