On the demise of Union Minister, Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh, in a condolence message to his wife, the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said: -
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of your husband, Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Shri Deshmukh was an esteemed colleague and a dear friend. He was a veteran politician and an able administrator who served the nation in different spheres. He was always concerned about the welfare and upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. As a Minister in the Union Government he held many important portfolios. He was a towering leader of Maharashtra and his immense contribution to the welfare of the state as Chief Minister will always be remembered. In his passing away, the nation has lost a personality who was always in touch with the grassroots of society.”
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of your husband, Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh.
Shri Deshmukh was an esteemed colleague and a dear friend. He was a veteran politician and an able administrator who served the nation in different spheres. He was always concerned about the welfare and upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. As a Minister in the Union Government he held many important portfolios. He was a towering leader of Maharashtra and his immense contribution to the welfare of the state as Chief Minister will always be remembered. In his passing away, the nation has lost a personality who was always in touch with the grassroots of society.”
