Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday paid tributes to former President K R Narayanan on his death anniversary, recalling the personal bond he shared with the late leader since his student days.
In a post on X, Satheesan described Narayanan as a principled leader who strengthened Indian democracy and said his life continued to inspire generations.
“Respectful tributes to former President K R Narayanan on his death anniversary. A principled leader who strengthened Indian democracy, his life continues to inspire generations. I will forever cherish the personal bond we shared since my student days,” Satheesan said.
Kocheril Raman Narayanan served as the 10th President of India from July 25, 1997, to July 25, 2002.
Born on October 27, 1920, in Uzhavoor village in Keralam, Narayanan rose from humble beginnings to become the country’s highest constitutional authority, embodying the democratic spirit of India.
Elected President in 1997, he was the first person from Keralam to hold the post and the first Dalit to become India’s President, according to a government website.
Narayanan died on November 9, 2005.
(PTI News)
