Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association, PT Usha, and expressed his condolences on the passing away of her husband, V Srinivasan, news agency ANI said.
Srinivasan died in the early hours of Friday. He was 67.
Srinivasan collapsed at his residence early this morning. Although he was rushed immediately to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived, the sources said.
A former central government employee, Srinivasan was a constant presence by Usha’s side throughout her illustrious sporting and political career.
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri V. Srinivasan ji, husband of Rajya Sabha MP & President of the Indian Olympic Association, PT Usha.
He was widely regarded as her pillar of support and the driving force behind her many professional milestones.The couple have a son, Ujjwal.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed condolences over the demise. “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri V. Srinivasan ji, husband of Rajya Sabha MP & President of the Indian Olympic Association, PT Usha. My heartfelt condolences to Usha ji & the bereaved family. Prayers for strength in this difficult time,” he said in a post.
