Former CM of Andhra Pradesh Konijeti Rosaiah dies at 88, State mourns

Mr Konijeti dies due to a brief illness, CM Mohan Reddy conveyed condolences to the family

Hyderabad: Big loss for the state. Former Governor of Tamil Nadu and former Chief Minister of the unified State of Andhra Pradesh- Konijeti Rosaiah, passed away at 88 years due to a brief illness in Hyderabad today.

In the morning, former CM Mr Rosiah was shifted to the hospital in Hyderabad, looking at his severe condition. But, as per the doctors, he was brought dead to the hospital.

Konijeti Rosaiah became Chief Minister of erstwhile united AP on September 3, 2009, following the death of incumbent Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. He served as Chief Minister till November 25, 2010, and became Tamil Nadu Governor in August 2011.

Many state officials include Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, expressed their grief over the demise of the former CM.

He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members, he said "In his long political career, Rosaiah rendered yeoman services as a legislator, minister, parliamentarian, Chief Minister and Governor. His death is a deep loss to the two Telugu states.”

Chandrababu Naidu described Rosaiah as a good administrator and an economic expert. "From a student leader, Rosaiah rose in ranks to become a state Governor. He remained non-controversial throughout his political career," Mr Naidu expressed his feeling about the leader.

Jana Sena Party president K Pawan Kalyan noted that Rosaiah had been a blemish-less political leader.

“He was a personification of values. He left a distinct mark as a member first of the Legislative Council and later the Legislative Assembly and Parliament. His rich political experience and wisdom will always be remembered,” Kalyan said.