Agriculture Minister R. Doraikkannu, who died battling COVID-19-related complications on Saturday night at a private hospital in Chennai, was laid to rest in a coconut grove, in Vanniyadi, near his native village Rajagiri in Thanjavur district, with State honours, on Sunday.
Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, several Ministers and AIADMK deputy coordinator K.P. Munusamy paid their respects by placing wreaths to the portrait of the late Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the late Minister.
“Saddened by the demise. He made noteworthy efforts to serve the society and empower farmers. Condolences to his family and supporters in this sad hour,” Mr. Modi said.
Governor Banwarilal Purohit said: “His untimely demise is an irreparable loss to the people of Tamil Nadu, and, particularly, to AIADMK.”
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said…