India pays tribute to former CEC TN Seshan

12:54 November 11

MK Stalin:TN Seshan's demise is an irreparable loss. He had brought numerous reforms in the electoral system. He brought the system of voter ID cards for elections. He was unbiased and took actions against erring political parties. In future the election commission should follow the path he has laid as a mark of respect to him

11:21 November 11

Sonia Gandhi: Seshan was a seasoned civil servant who went up to serve as the Cabinet Secretary. He will always be remembered for strengthening the Election Commission of India and pioneering many far-reaching electoral reforms.

11:05 November 11

 Rahul Gandhi: Unlike today, there was a time when our Election Commissioners were impartial, respected, brave and feared. 

10:22 November 11

N Chandrababu Naidu :Seshan had strengthened the Election Commission with many reforms. He had made a long-lasting impression in the minds of people with unbiased conduct of elections, commitment in discharging duties and truthfulness. Seshan is a proud son of the soil. He is a great inspiration to contemporary bureaucrats. Future generations should take inspiration from his services. My deep condolences to the family members and followers of TN Seshan. I pray the Almighty for the departed soul

09:15 November 11

YS Jaganmohan Reddy: Seshan proved how the power of the Election Commission of India can be used for building the democracy. His name will be written with golden letters in the history of Indian democracy.

07:16 November 11

CEC Sunil Arora: T N Seshan was a legend. He will always be a source of inspiration to us and all CECs & ECs to come.

23:57 November 10

Narendra Modi: Shri TN Seshan was an outstanding civil servant

23:53 November 10

Amit Shah: The nation will always remember him as a true torchbearer of democracy

23:47 November 10

Milind Deora: Seshan ji galvanised India’s youth to actively participate in the world’s largest democratic exercise.

23:46 November 10

Mamata Banerjee: T.N. Seshan was a stalwart for free and fair elections

23:32 November 10

Shashi Tharoor:He was a courageous & crusty boss who asserted the Election Commission’s autonomy & authority

23:30 November 10

Devendra Fadnavis: India will always remember him as a great administrator

23:22 November 10

Leaders pay tribute to former Chief Election Commissioner of India

Chennai: Former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan passed away after a cardiac arrest on Sunday at 9:30 pm at his home in Chennai.

Leaders all across India are expressing their condolences to his family and friends.