Reddy was an outstanding leader, role model CM: Prime Minister

New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh Thursday described as a personal loss the death of Chief
Minister of India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh Y S
Rajasekhara Reddy and said he was a "role model" and an
outstanding leader with a tireless commitment to serve the
people.

In his condolence message to Reddy's widow Vijaya
Lakshmi, Singh said Reddy worked for the masses, especially
the poor and under-privileged, and described him as a "valued
colleague on whom I depended for support and ideas".

The void would be difficult to fill, he said.

"Rajshekharji died as he lived -- in the service of
the people of Andhra Pradesh and the country. In his untimely
passing away, the state of Andhra Pradesh has lost an
outstanding leader and the country has lost an ideal Chief
Minister who was a role model for other states," said Singh
while noting that his wife Gursharan Kaur also joined him in
extending the heartfelt condolences.

Praising Reddy as a "natural leader", the Prime
Minister said he would be remembered for his unwavering
commitment to the development of Andhra Pradesh and his
administrative acumen.

"All his actions were guided by his deep sensitivity to
the problems of the poor and the needy," he said.

Noting that Reddy's life was one of "tireless
commitment and service to the people, especially the poor and
the under-privileged," Singh said "his legacy will live on and
will inspire many others in the time to come." (More) PTI NAB
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