PM condoles death of RMV

Chennai, Apr 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of veteran dravidian leader and former Tamil Nadu Minister R.M.Veerappan due to old age.

Mr Veerappan, affectionately called as RMV and a lieutenant and mentor of AIADMK Founder, MGR, died at a private hospital on Tuesday.

He had served in the MGR and J Jayalalithaa cabinets and shares good rapport with several political leaders including the late DMK Chief M Karunanidhi and present Chief Minister M.K.Stalin.

After his expulsion from AIADMK by Ms Jayalalithaa, he founded the MGR Kazhagam and remained as its Chief till his death.

He was also a popular film producer under his production unit Sathya movies, which has produced several box office hits with MGR, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in lead roles Condoling his death, Mr Modi in a post on X said "Pained by passing away of Thiru RM Veerappan Ji."

"He will be remembered for his contribution to public service and popularising the ideals of the great MGR. He also played an active role in the world of films. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti", Mr Modi said.

Leaders of various political parties including Mr Stalin, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K.Palaniswami, ousted AIADMK leader O.Panneerselvam, BJP State President K.Annamalai, DMDK General Secretary Ms Premalatha Vijayakanth, PMK Founder Dr.S.Ramadoss, PMK President and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, MDMK General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Vaiko, among others also condoled Mr Veerappan's death.

Leaders of various parties also paid their last respects to the mortal remains of Veerappan, whose last rites will be performed on Wednesday evening.