Konijeti Rosaiah, former Andhra Pradesh CM, dies at 88

Rosaiah had also served as the governor of Tamil Nadu.

New Delhi: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah died on Saturday (December 4, 2021) aged 88.

As per the latest reports, Rosaiah, who also served as the governor of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, passed away in a private hospital in Hyderabad.

Rosaiah's political journey had begun in 1968 as an MLC. He served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu from August 31, 2011, to August 30, 2016, and as Chief Minister of the AP from September 3 after the demise of YS Rajasekhar Reddy till November 25.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin condoled the death and said that he is 'pained' to hear about the passing away of Konijeti Rosaiah.

Stalin said that Rosaiah was 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," he tweeted.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao also expressed sympathies over the death of Rosaiah. He recalled Rosaiah as the leader who brought laurels to the posts he held and is known for his patience, gentleness and simplicity.

Several Congress leaders including TPCC Chief Revanth Reddy also expressed condolences. Reddy in a statement said Rosaiah has the record of tabling state budget for 15 times as Finance Minister of the undivided AP.