Ruling AIADMK legislator and former minister P. Chendur Pandian died in Chennai on Saturday after a prolonged illness, the party said.

He was 65 and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

Pandian represented Kadaiyanallur Assembly constituency in Tirunelvelli district.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, in her condolence message, said Pandian’s death was a great loss for the party.

She said Pandian joined the party during its initial years and was a hard worker.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Tamil Nadu / IANS / Chennai – July 11th, 2015