TN leaders condole Ram Jethmalani's demise

: Political parties condoled the demise of noted jurist Ram Jethmalani who passed away in New Delhi on Sunday.

Expressing grief, the ruling AIADMK said Jethmalani who had been a lawyer, a Parliamentarian and an eminent personality in society was not only known for his service but also for his uniqueness.

"The country will remember him for many years to come," AIADMK coordinator and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam, co-coordinator and chief minister K Palaniswami said in a joint statement here.

"We offer our deep condolences to his family, friends and relatives," they said.

DMK president M K Stalin said Jethmalani had a close friendship with the former's father and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

"Whenever he comes to Chennai he never goes back to New Delhi without meeting 'kalaignar' (M Karunanidhi)", Stalin recalled.

Ram Jethmalani has served both houses of parliament and was also a Law Minister in the cabinet of late Prime Minister A B Vajpayee.

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