Karunakaran a tall leader of Congress: Krishna
December 23rd, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday expressed grief at the death of “good friend and colleague” veteran Congress leader K. Karunakaran and praised his role in bringing about socio-economic development in Kerala. “I am deeply pained to learn of the demise of Mr. K Karunakaran, my good friend and colleague for so many decades. A political stalwart and tall leader of the Congress party, he served the nation with distinction and acumen,” said Krishna, also a former chief minister of Karnataka.
“During his several innings as chief minister of Kerala, he was instrumental in bringing about rapid socio-economic development of the state,” he said. “I convey my heartfelt condolences to members of his family and friends as well as the people of Kerala,” he added.
The 92-year-old Karunakaran, who was four times chief minister of Kerala, died in a hospital at Thiruvananthapuram.
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