Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh sent his condolences with respect to the passing away of former Union Minister K Yerran Naidu.
“I have learned with profound sorrow about the tragic demise of Yerran Naidu in a road accident. In his death, we have lost a distinguished Parliamentarian and political personality who made a valuable contribution to public life in Andhra Pradesh and India. My heart goes out in sympathy to the members of the bereaved family," the Prime Minister said.
In a separate message, the Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari expressed his grief over the tragic and untimely demise of Yerran Naidu. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of my friend Yerran Naidu, former MP and ex-Union Minister for Rural Development," he said.
"Naidu had a long and illustrious political career as a Member of Parliament, Member of Legislative Assembly and Union Minister. In his passing away, the people of India, particularly of Andhra Pradesh, have lost a dedicated public servant who was deeply committed to their cause," Hamid Ansari said.
He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Telugu Desam Party and the people of Andhra Pradesh on their loss. "I pray to the Almighty to grant them strength and fortitude to bear this loss,” he said. (INN)