President of India Condoles the Passing Away of G. Venkataswamy

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has greeted citizens on the eve of Christmas.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away ofShri G. Venkataswamy.

In a condolence message to his son, Shri G. Vivekanand, the President has said, "I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri G. Venkataswamy.

Shri Venkataswamy was a senior Congress leader, veteran Parliamentarian and an able administrator who served the nation in different capacities. He served with distinction as a member of the Union Council of Ministers. In his death, we have lost an eminent leader who always worked for the upliftment of the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and Shri Venkataswamy’s countless friends and well-wishers. I pray to the Almighty to give you and your family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.

This release issued at 1410 hrs.