Vice President condoles YSR Reddy’s death
September 3rd, 2009 - 7:23 pm ICT by IBNSNew Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS) The Vice President of India, M Hamid Ansari, deeply condoled the demise of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy Thursday.
In his message, he said Reddy would be remembered for his personal qualities and modesty, his deep empathy for the poor and downtrodden and for the rational changes he brought about in administrative matters in the State through an emphasis on development of the rural economy alongside new and emerging technological sectors.
Following is the text of the Vice President’s condolence message-
“I am deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, popularly known as YSR, a charismatic mass leader who has carved for himself a niche in the politics of Andhra Pradesh by his exemplary devotion and dedication to the uplift of the downtrodden and neglected segments of society.
During his long political career, he served the people of Andhra Pradesh and the country in multiple capacities.
Dr. Reddy would be remembered for his personal qualities and modesty, his deep empathy for the poor and downtrodden and for the rational changes he brought about in administrative matters in the State through an emphasis on development of the rural economy alongside new and emerging technological sectors.
My wife joins me in sending our heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and the wide circle of his admirers and friends. We pray to the Almighty to grant them strength and fortitude to withstand this tragedy”.
The Bell 430 helicopter carrying Reddy, two of his staff and two pilots went missing in pouring rain Wednesday morning over the Naxal and tiger-infested Nalamalla forests and with no contact until early Thursday.
An Indian Air Force helicopter located the crashed Bell 430 aircraft on top of Serai Salem hill at a distance of 40 nautical miles (74 km) east of Kurnool Thursday. Andhra CM YSR Reddy, Principal Secretary S Subramanyam, Chief Security Officer ASC Wesley and two pilots - Group Captain SK Bhatia and Captain MS Reddy, died in the air crash.
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