President of India Condoles the Passing Away of Shri Dhakshinamurthy Mudaliar

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Shri Dhakshinamurthy Mudaliar

In a condolence message, the President has said, "I am saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri Dhakshinamurthy Mudaliar.

Shri Dhakshinamurthy Mudaliar joined the freedom struggle at a young age and was a leader of the Indian National Congress from the early days of our independence. He fought for the liberation of Puducherry from French colonial rule and served as member of the Constituent Assembly.  He also served with distinction as Health Minister in the Government of the Union Territory of Puducherry. In his death, the nation has lost a distinguished personality and a great freedom fighter”.

This release issued at 2045 hrs.