President condoles Reddy`s demise; says a dynamic leader lost

Moscow, Sep 3 (PTI) Indian President Pratibha Patil
Thursday condoled the tragic death of Chief Minister of
India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh Y S Rajasekhara
Reddy, describing him as a "dynamic" chief minister who always
worked for the welfare of the state.

In Russia for a five-day state visit, the President said
in Reddy's death the nation has lost a dynamic leader.

"Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy was a dynamic Chief Minister
who always worked for the welfare of the people of Andhra
Pradesh," she said.

"I had the opportunity to interact with him on a number
of occasions. During our interactions his deep commitment to
the development of Andhra Pradesh, its rural areas, the weaker
sections of society and the empowerment of women was always
evident," Patil said.

The President in her condolence message said, "in his
sudden demise, people of Andhra Pradesh and indeed the nation
have lost a dynamic leader. His loss shall be deeply felt."
PTI