Vaiko condoles Palanivel Rajan's death

Chennai, May 20 (UNI) Marumalarchi DMK (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko today condoled the death of Tamil Nadu HR and CE Minister Mr P T R Palanivel Rajan.

In a statement here, Mr Vaiko said he was shocked when he heard about the demise of late Dravidian leader Mr P T R Palanivel Rajan.

Mr Vaiko recalled the services rendered by Mr Palanivel Rajan for education and Tamil language.

He said self-respect and friendly nature were his characteristic traits. He safeguarded the decorum of the State assembly when he was the Speaker of Tamil Nadu assembly.

He said the demise of Mr Palanivel Rajan was an irrepairable loss for the state.

He said on behalf of the MDMK he extended his heartfelt condolences to the family members of Mr Palanivel Rajan.

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