President Murmu, PM Modi, Other Leaders Condole Demise Of Ramoji Rao

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and the Chief Ministers of several States today mourned the death of Ramoji Rao.

President Murmu said that Ramoji Rao's contributions to the industry would be remembered for long.

"With the demise of Shri Ramoji Rao, India has lost a titan of the media and entertainment sector," President Murmu said in a post on X.

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi too expressed grief at the death of Rao, and described him as a visionary who revolutionised Indian media.

"I am fortunate to have had several opportunities to interact with him and benefit from his wisdom. Condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers during this difficult time. Om Shanti," Modi said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Rao's contributions to journalism, cinema and entertainment had left a lasting impact and transformed the media landscape.

Telangana Governor C P Radhakrishnan called Rao a "true legend", who revolutionized Indian media and cinema with his profound and extensive contributions.

TDP president Chandrababu Naidu said that the death of Rao, who was born in an ordinary family and had extraordinary achievements, caused great grief.

"Ramoji Rao left the most influential mark in the lives of the Telugu people. He is an asset and light of the people. His death is a great loss not only to the State but also to the country," Naidu said.

Former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu described Ramoji Rao as a disciplined person.

"Ramoji Rao had created a new trend in every field he entered with discipline, punctuality and commitment. His service to the Telugu language and culture is memorable. He was not a person. Everyone should take an inspiration from his life and try to follow in his footsteps," Venkaiah Naidu said.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several other leaders too extended their condolences to Ramoji Rao's family members.