Lok Sabha MP Balli Durga Prasad Rao passes away

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay his condolences. “Saddened by the demise of Lok Sabha MP, Balli Durga Prasad Rao Garu. He was an experienced leader, who made effective contributions towards the progress of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers in this sad hour,” he said.

Condoling his demise, Chief Minister Sri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said Rao’s death was a blow to the party.

“The sudden death of Tirupati MP Balli Durgaprasad has come as a shock. He has worked tirelessly in the public service for 4 decades as an MLA, Minister and MP. His death was a desperate blow to the party. I offer my condolences to the family, praying for peace for their souls,” he said.

The chief minister called Rao’s son and consoled him over the bereavement and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family members.

(Inputs from PTI)