TN Governor condoles death of George Fernandes
He was a great champion of human rights and democracy, who fiercely fought against the imposition of Emergency, he said according to a Raj Bhavan communique.
By : migrator
Update: 2019-01-30 08:09 GMT
Chennai
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday condoled the death of socialist icon and former Defence Minister George Fernandes.
In a condolence message, he said ''the tragic demise of Mr George Fernandes fills me with shock and grief.''
He was a great champion of human rights and democracy, who fiercely fought against the imposition of Emergency, he said according to a Raj Bhavan communique.
''An able minister, a committed trade unionist and a great political leader, Mr.George Fernandes was known for his praiseworthy qualities of head and heart'', Mr Purohit said.
''My thoughts are with his family and friends and lakhs of people grieving for him'', he added.
''I pray to the almighty God to rest his soul in peace'', the Governor said.
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