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Published: January 30, 2019 3:09 PM IST 
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TN governor condoles death of former defence minister
Chennai, Jan 30 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit Wednesday condoled the demise of former Defence Minister George Fernandes.Fernandes was an able minister, committed trade unionist and a g
Chennai, Jan 30 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit Wednesday condoled the demise of former Defence Minister George Fernandes.
Fernandes was an able minister, committed trade unionist and a great political leader, Purohit said in a statement from his official residence Raj Bhavan.
“He (Fernandes) was a great champion of human rights and democracy who fiercely fought against the imposition of Emergency. An able minister, a committed trade unionist and a great political leader, Fernandes was known for his praiseworthy qualities,” the Governor said.
“My thoughts are with his family and friends, and lakhs of people grieving for him. I pray to the Almighty God to rest his soul in peace,” Purohit added.
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Fernandes (88) passed away Tuesday following prolonged illness. He was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and had recently contracted swine flu.
This is published unedited from the PTI feed.