Shri Vayalar Ravi, the Minister for Overseas Indian and Parliamentary Affairs has expressed deep grief at the sudden demise of Ms. Nirmala Deshpande, an eminent Gandhian and Rajya Sabha Member. Following is the text of the condolence message of the Minister:
“I am deeply shocked to learn about the sudden demise of Ms. Nirmala Deshpande, a veteran freedom fighter and a reputed social worker. She was a true disciple of the Father of the Nation and, in fact, put in practical all the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. She was a symbol of Gandhian values which she always held closest to her heart.
I pay my respectful homage to the departed soul”.
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