Naidu condoles Kanchi seer's demise

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today recalled the contribution of Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, who passed away today, in promoting spirituality.

"Pay my respects to Kanchi peethadhipathi Shri Jayendra Saraswati who attained moksha. His contribution for the welfare of mankind and in promoting spirituality will always be an inspiration for others," he tweeted.

The senior pontiff of the Kanchi Sankara Mutt passed away in Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) today following a cardiac arrest.