Moscow: President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday
condoled the tragic and untimely demise of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Dr.
Y.S Rajasekhara Reddy, and described him as a dynamic Chief Minister who always
worked for the welfare of the people of Andhra Pradesh. In her condolence message,
from Moscow, where she is currently on a State Visit to Russia, President Patil
said that in his sudden demise, the people of Andhra Pradesh and indeed the nation,
have lost a dynamic leader. "I had the opportunity to interact with him on a number
of occasions. During our interactions his deep commitment to the development of
Andhra Pradesh, its rural areas and the weaker sections of society and the empowerment
of women was always evident," said President Pratibha Patil. Patil also said that
his loss shall be deeply felt.
