Tirunellai Narayana Iyer (TN) Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner and the man responsible for ushering in electoral reforms passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 87 years old and was not keeping good health for the past couple of years. TN Seshan was the 10th Chief Election Commissioner and had served from December 12, 1990, till December 11, 1996. Born in December 1932 in Thirunellai, Palakkad district in Kerala, TN Seshan was a graduate in Physics and worked for three years as a demonstrator at the Madras Christian College.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled TN Seshan's demise saying, "Shri TN Seshan was an outstanding civil servant. He served India with utmost diligence and integrity. His efforts towards electoral reforms have made our democracy stronger and more participative. Pained by his demise. Om Shanti."
Expressing grief, Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted saying, "Saddened by the demise of former Chief Election Commissioner, Shri T N Seshan Ji. He played a transformative role in reforming and strengthening Indiaâs electoral institution. The nation will always remember him as a true torchbearer of democracy. My prayers are with his family."
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled TN Seshan's demise. She said, "Saddened to know about the demise of TN Seshan Ji, a stalwart for free and fair elections. His legendary contribution to democracy will be always remembered. My condolences to his family and many admirers."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled TN Seshan's demise saying, "Shri TN Seshan was an outstanding civil servant. He served India with utmost diligence and integrity. His efforts towards electoral reforms have made our democracy stronger and more participative. Pained by his demise. Om Shanti."
Expressing grief, Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted saying, "Saddened by the demise of former Chief Election Commissioner, Shri T N Seshan Ji. He played a transformative role in reforming and strengthening Indiaâs electoral institution. The nation will always remember him as a true torchbearer of democracy. My prayers are with his family."
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled TN Seshan's demise. She said, "Saddened to know about the demise of TN Seshan Ji, a stalwart for free and fair elections. His legendary contribution to democracy will be always remembered. My condolences to his family and many admirers."