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Former CEC Seshan's mortal remains consigned to flames

Former Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan who died on November 10 was cremated at the Besant Nagar electric crematorium in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, DMK President M K Stalin, senior AIADMK leader and Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar, former Union Ministers Pon Radhakrishnan and G K Vaasan were among those who went to pay tributes at Seshan's Alwarpet residence.

Former CEC Seshan's mortal remains consigned to flames
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Published : Nov 11, 2019, 9:57 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) T N Seshan, who pioneered far-reaching electoral reforms in the country and edged out money and muscle power from the poll arena, was cremated on Monday.

Seshan, who helmed the Election Commission (EC) for six long years between 1990 and 1996, was cremated at the Besant Nagar electric crematorium after a host of leaders and well-wishers paid floral tributes at his Alwarpet residence.

He was 86 and died following a cardiac arrest at 9.45 PM on Sunday.

After family members performed the last rites, Seshan's mortal remains were consigned to flames with close relatives and well-wishers in attendance.

Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain flew down from Delhi and conveyed condolences at their residence, Seshan's family members said.

Also read: India pays tribute to former CEC TN Seshan

In a condolence message, the EC said, "Seshan redefined the very grammar of the electoral process...he redeemed the autonomy and authority that the Constitution has bestowed upon ECI under Article 324 of the Constitution."

From a career bureaucrat, he repositioned himself as "Chief Election Commissioner of India" who reminded people the power of the vote.

"He will remain an icon for the Election Commission and the nation forever. Seshan has left behind a rich legacy for the Commission and will continue to inspire us at the Election Commission of India.

We pray for the noble departed soul and convey our profound condolences," Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Ashok Lavasa said in their condolence.

DMK President M K Stalin, senior AIADMK leader and Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar, former Union Ministers Pon Radhakrishnan and G K Vaasan were among those who paid tributes at Seshan's residence.

Also read: Seshan's bold initiatives led to India's game changing electoral reforms

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) T N Seshan, who pioneered far-reaching electoral reforms in the country and edged out money and muscle power from the poll arena, was cremated on Monday.

Seshan, who helmed the Election Commission (EC) for six long years between 1990 and 1996, was cremated at the Besant Nagar electric crematorium after a host of leaders and well-wishers paid floral tributes at his Alwarpet residence.

He was 86 and died following a cardiac arrest at 9.45 PM on Sunday.

After family members performed the last rites, Seshan's mortal remains were consigned to flames with close relatives and well-wishers in attendance.

Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain flew down from Delhi and conveyed condolences at their residence, Seshan's family members said.

Also read: India pays tribute to former CEC TN Seshan

In a condolence message, the EC said, "Seshan redefined the very grammar of the electoral process...he redeemed the autonomy and authority that the Constitution has bestowed upon ECI under Article 324 of the Constitution."

From a career bureaucrat, he repositioned himself as "Chief Election Commissioner of India" who reminded people the power of the vote.

"He will remain an icon for the Election Commission and the nation forever. Seshan has left behind a rich legacy for the Commission and will continue to inspire us at the Election Commission of India.

We pray for the noble departed soul and convey our profound condolences," Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Ashok Lavasa said in their condolence.

DMK President M K Stalin, senior AIADMK leader and Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar, former Union Ministers Pon Radhakrishnan and G K Vaasan were among those who paid tributes at Seshan's residence.

Also read: Seshan's bold initiatives led to India's game changing electoral reforms

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Former CEC Seshan's mortal remains consigned to flames
Chennai, Nov 11 (PTI) Former Chief Election Commissioner
T N Seshan, who pioneered far reaching electoral reforms in
the country and edged out money and muscle power from the poll
arena, was cremated here on Monday.
Seshan, who helmed the Election Commission for six long
years between 1990 and 1996, was cremated at the Besant Nagar
electric crematorium here after a host of leaders and well
wishers paid floral tributes at his Alwarpet residence.
He was 86 and died following a cardiac arrest at 9.45 PM
on Sunday.
After family members performed the last rites, Seshan's
mortal remains were consigned to flames with close relatives
and well wishers in attendance.
Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain flew down from
Delhi and conveyed condolences at their residence, Seshan's
family told PTI.
In a condolence message, the EC said, "Seshan redefined
the very grammar of the electoral process...he redeemed the
autonomy and authority that the Constitution has bestowed upon
ECI under Article 324 of the Constitution."
From a career bureaucrat, he repositioned himself as
"Chief Election Commissioner of India" who reminded people
the power of vote.
"He will remain an icon for the Election Commission and
the nation forever. Seshan has left behind a rich legacy for
the Commission and will continue to inspire us at the Election
Commission of India.
We pray for the noble departed soul and convey our
profound condolences," Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil
Arora and Election Commissioners Sushil Chandra and Ashok
Lavasa said in their condolence.
DMK president M K Stalin, senior AIADMK leader and
Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar, former Union Ministers Pon
Radhakrishnan and G K Vaasan were among those who paid
tributes at Seshan's residence. PTI VGN
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