Tamil Nadu CM Stalin condoles death of ex-Union Health Secretary Keshav Desiraju

Chennai

He was about 66 and died at a private hospital. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over Desiraju’s death due to heart attack. In his message, the Chief Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved family and friends and said Desiraju passed away on the very same day that marked his grandfather Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary.

The retired bureaucrat played a key role in the nation’s growth, Stalin said and recalled his biography of renowned Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi (Of gifted Voice).

Desiraju was a great humanist who showed special concern for differently-abled children and the mentally challenged people, Stalin said.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh was among others who have condoled the death of Desiraju.

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