Former Bharatiya Janata Party legislator in Puducherry A M Krishnamoorthy died after extended sickness at his residence right here, household sources mentioned on Sunday.
Krishnamoorthy handed away on Saturday evening, they mentioned.
The territorial Home Minister A Namassivayam was amongst those that paid homage to the previous legislator.
Lt Governor C P Radhakrishnan condoled the loss of life of Krishnamoorthy.
A launch from his workplace mentioned Sunday the Lt Governor was saddened on listening to the information of demise of Krishnamoorthy, including he (Krishnamoorthy) had nice regard and affection for the folks of Puducherry.
The late legislator had additionally contributed rather a lot to the event of Puducherry, the Lt Governor additional mentioned.
Radhakrishnan conveyed his condolences to the bereaved household.
Krishnamoorthy was a legislator between 2001 and 2006 and was elected from Reddiarpalayam constituency, changing into the primary BJP MLA in Puducherry.
First uploaded on: 14-04-2024 at 21:46 IST