Former AP Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah passes away at 88

Former Chief Minister of State of Andhra Pradesh, pre-bifurcation, and ex-Governor of Tamil Nadu, Konijeti Rosaiah, passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning. 

Reportedly, Konijeti Rosaiah’s pulse rate dropped at his home in Hyderabad, and was shifted to a hospital immediately where he breathed his last at 5:30 am. 

Konijeti Rosaiah was elected as a legislative member of the Congress party in 1968. Since then he has been serving the country in various positions. He also holds a record of presenting the budget 16 times in the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly (pre-bifurcation). 

After the sudden demise of the then Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Rajasekhar Reddy, in 2009, Rosaiah, who was serving as the State Finance Minister, was elevated as the State’s Chief Minister. He was subsequently appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. 

Condolences Poured in From Across the Country

Pained to hear about the passing away of Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Former Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. Konijeti Rosaiah, a man of vast experience, knowledge and a veteran statesman. I offer my deepest condolences to his family and friends in this hour of grief.

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 4, 2021

An unfortunate start to the day as news of veteran Congress leader Sri. K. Rosaiah passing away comes in.

He served as the CM of Andhra Pradesh and later Governor of Tamil Nadu. His wisdom and sagacity will be terribly missed.

May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/uUISsAW4VO

— Oommen Chandy (@Oommen_Chandy) December 4, 2021

Saddened by the demise of Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri K Rosaiah Garu. My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/4TAasF5D8L

— Bharat Bhushan Ashu (@BB__Ashu) December 4, 2021

My deepest condolences on the passing away of Former CM of Andhra Pradesh and senior Congress leader K. Rosaiah ji. A devoted Congressperson, he worked tirelessly for the people of Andhra Pradesh.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and followers. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/2ABFLCdPV8

— Netta D’Souza (@dnetta) December 4, 2021

Saddened by the demise of Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri K Rosaiah Garu. My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones. His demise has truly left a deep void in the lives of many who he inspired. pic.twitter.com/WjcQ94UeYJ

— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) December 4, 2021