Reddy was a progressive leader: Vajpayee

New Delhi, Sept 3 (PTI) India's former Prime Minister and
senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari
Vajpayee has condoled the death of Chief Minister of India's
southern state of Andhra Pradesh Y S Rajashekhara Reddy,
describing him as a progressive leader who was full of
possibilities.

"The sad demise of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S R
Reddy has deeply shocked me. He was hard working, energetic,
full of possibilities and a dedicated politician. In his
death, Andhra Pradesh has lost a progressive leader," Vajpayee
said in his condolence message.

Offering his condolences, Vajpayee said he prayed to
God that Reddy's soul rest in peace and give his family the
strength to bear the sorrow.

Vajpayee also condoled the death of four others who were
killed along with Reddy in the helicopter crash. PTI