Keshav Desiraju, former Union Health Secretary and grandson of former President S Radhakrishnan handed away right here on Sunday. He was about 66 and died at a non-public hospital. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Okay Stalin expressed grief over Desiraju’s dying resulting from coronary heart assault.

In his message, the Chief Minister prolonged his condolences to the bereaved household and associates and stated Desiraju handed away on the exact same day that marked his grandfather Radhakrishnan’s start anniversary.

The retired bureaucrat excelled in his work and performed a key function within the nation’s development, Stalin stated and recalled his biography of famend Carnatic singer M S Subbulakshmi (Of gifted Voice).

Desiraju, a terrific humanist who confirmed particular concern for differently-abled kids and the mentally challenged individuals and he was keenly considering their welfare, Stalin stated.

Congress chief Jairam Ramesh was amongst others who’ve condoled the dying of Desiraju. He tweeted:”My dear, dear friend for 57 years, Keshav Desiraju, a most outstanding civil servant has just passed away. What a tragic irony that he left us on the day the country marks the birthday of his grandfather. Keshav has written the definitive biography of M S Subbalaksmi.” .

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