Chennai, Feb 26 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit

today condoled the death of senior CPI leader D Pandian.

In his condolence message, he said 'I am deeply saddened to

know about the death of Thiru. D. Pandian, former Member of

Parliament.'

Mr Pandian started his career as lecturer in English in

Alagappa College in Karaikudi. He was elected to the Lok

Sabha from North Chennai constituency in 1989 and 1991

elections representing the Communist Party of India.

He was the Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the Communist

Party of India for nearly six years till 2015 and was

the editor of Jana Sakthi, a Tamil daily run by the

Communist Party of India.

With a political span covering nearly many decades, his

contribution to the development of Tamil Nadu will always

remain unforgettable.

His demise is an irreparable loss to the people of Tamil

Nadu and particularly to the Communist Party of India.

'I convey my deep condolences to the bereaved members

of the family and pray to the Almighty God to rest his soul

in peace and give strength to his family and followers to

overcome this unfathomable loss', Mr Purohit said.

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