"I was saddened to learn of the passing away of your father Shri M. Rajashekhar Murthy.

Shri Murthy was a well known political figure of Karnataka. He distinguished himself as a Member of the State Legislative Assembly and as a Member of Parliament. He served with distinction both as Finance Minister of Karnataka as well as a Minister in the Union Council of Ministers. In his passing away, the country has lost an eminent public figure and a prominent leader of Karnataka.

On this sad occasion, I convey my deepest condolences to you and other members of the family. I pray for the departed soul. "