Port Blair, July 31: The ANTCC Campaign Committee Chairman, Shri. TSG Bhasker along with all members of the Congress Party has condoled the sad demise of Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman, age 95, Former Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who passed away at his residence in Kumarapuram, Kerala today.

In his condolence message, Bhasker said that Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman was an able administrator who contributed immensely towards the growth and development of A&N Islands.

"We convey our heartfelt condolences and pray to the Almighty to give his family members, the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss", added Mr. Bhasker