Modi, Manmohan Singh join leaders in paying tributes to Jaipal Reddy

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 28 2019 | 5:25 PM IST

Leaders across the political spectrum paid rich tributes to Congress veteran S Jaipal Reddy, who died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 77, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembering him as an effective administrator and his predecessor Manmohan Singh hailing him as a treasure of wisdom and knowledge.

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi said Reddy was an erudite and humane leader who enriched Parliament and different governments he served.

BJP president Amit Shah expressed sadness at Reddy' demise while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called him an outstanding parliamentarian and a great son of Telangana who dedicated his entire life towards public service.

In a tweet, Modi said, "Shri Jaipal Reddy had years of experience in public life. He was respected as an articulate speaker and effective administrator. Saddened by his demise."
Reddy was a member of Lok Sabha for five terms, member of Rajya Sabha for two terms and a four-term MLA. He held key portfolios in various governments

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First Published: Jul 28 2019 | 5:25 PM IST

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