The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu attended a condolence meeting for Late Jaipal Reddy and paid his tributes to the leader.
He said that Jaipal Reddy was an intellectual giant and a great orator and added that he was always forthright in his views.
Referring to Reddy’s stellar performance as a student at the Osmania University, the Vice President said that he was erudite and scholarly, who possessed an in-depth knowledge on matters mundane as well as philosophical. “He made a mark right from his student days and was able to hold the attention of the audience on any subject—be it national or international”, he added.
Recalling that Reddy and he were fellow-travellers for a considerable period in the politics of united Andhra Pradesh, the Vice President said that he was a friendly guide.
Highlighting Reddy’s mastery over the languages – English as well Telugu, Naidu said that he was a brilliant Parliamentarian whose speeches were laced with wit, sarcasm, and humor.
Stating that he was a man of integrity and never compromised on his principles, the Vice President said that Reddy always held on firmly to his moral and political values. “He had brought name and fame to every position he had held without ever compromising on his fundamental beliefs”, he added.
Lauding Reddy’s spirit, Naidu said that through his words, deeds and accomplishments, he epitomized the real meaning of “differently-abled” and proved himself to be “extraordinarily-abled”. He added that Reddy’s life was a saga of an irrepressible creative spirit that transcended all obstacles to soar to great heights.
The Vice President said that Reddy’s life should become a role model for other politicians and added that he was an upright person and a man of integrity who dedicated his life in the service of common people. “ Jaipal Reddy was a gentleman-politician and known for his qualities of head and heart”, he added.
The former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh and other dignitaries were present at the occasion.
- photo-The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu along with Smt. Usha Naidu paying floral tributes to Late S. Jaipal Reddy, at the condolence meeting, in New Delhi on September 03, 2019.