New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Rajya Sabha member MP Veerendra Kumar, saying he believed in giving a voice to the poor and the underprivileged.
Veerendra Kumar a former union minister passed way on Thursday at a private hospital following cardiac arrest at the age of 84.
Taking to twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Anguished by the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Shri M.P. Veerendra Kumar Ji. He distinguished himself as an effective legislator and Parliamentarian.”
Anguished by the passing away of Rajya Sabha MP Shri M.P. Veerendra Kumar Ji. He distinguished himself as an effective legislator and Parliamentarian. He believed in giving voice to the poor and underprivileged. Condolences to his family and well wishers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 29, 2020
“He believed in giving voice to the poor and underprivileged. Condolences to his family and well wishers. Om Shanti,” the prime minister added.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also expressed his grief over the demise of Rajya Sabha member, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri M.P. Veerendra kumar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and former union minister,” Naidu tweeted.
രാജ്യസഭാംഗവും മുൻ കേന്ദ്ര മന്ത്രിയുമായ ശ്രീ. എം.പി.വീരേന്ദ്ര കുമാറിന്റെ നിര്യാണം ദു:ഖിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. ബഹുമുഖ വ്യക്തിത്വമായിരുന്നു അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റേത് . അനുഭവ സമ്പന്നനായ അദ്ദേഹം, കഴിവുറ്റ മാധ്യമ പ്രവർത്തകനും നല്ല എഴുത്തുകാരനും ആയിരുന്നു. pic.twitter.com/LN92W7ROYq
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) May 29, 2020
“He was a multifaceted personality. The veteran leader was also an accomplished journalist and a prolific writer,” he added.
Veerendra Kumar was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1987 and to the Lok Sabha twice.
