New Delhi: Former Union minister and Congress veteran S Jaipal Reddy passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 77.
Reddy was admitted to the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, a few days ago and was undergoing treatment. On Saturday night, his condition turned critical and he breathed his last at 1.29am. He is survived by his wife, twin sons and a daughter.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy. A senior Congress leader, he served as an LS MP 5 times, an RS MP 2 times and as an MLA 4 times.
We hope his family and friends find strength in their time of grief. pic.twitter.com/3BHVc07OYA— Congress (@INCIndia) July 28, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted his condolences, praising him for being an articulate speaker and effective administrator.
Shri Jaipal Reddy had years of experience in public life. He was respected as an articulate speaker and effective administrator. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this hour of grief: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 28, 2019
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called Reddy “an outstanding parliamentarian, great son of Telangana” who “dedicated his entire life towards public service.”