Port Blair, July 31: The ANTCC President, Shri. Rangalal Halder and the entire Congress Party have deeply mourned the sad demise of Shri. Vakkom Purushothaman at the age of 95. He was a senior leader of Congress Party and Former Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands who passed away on 31st July,2023 at his residence in Kumarapuram, Kerala.

His contributions for the development of A & N Islands will always be remembered and cherished.

During this difficult time, the Congress Party leaders offer their sincerest condolences and pray to the Almighty to give eternal peace to the departed soul and also prayed for the family members to give strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.