The Prime Minister has condoled the passing away of Shri P. Upendra. In his condolence message to Smt Vasundra Upendra the Prime Minister recalled P. Upebdra's service as a distinguished Parliamentarian. The Prime Minister's condolence message is as follows :

" I was grieved to hear of the sad passing away of Shri P. Upendra. Shri Upendra was a distinguished parliamentarian and also served as a minister in the Union Cabinet. He was active in politics till the end and in his demise, the state of Andhra Pradesh and the country has lost a public leader of standing.

Please accept my deep condolences. May God give you the strength to bear this irreparable loss."