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Karuna condoles former Singapore president Nathan’s death

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Chennai, Aug 23 (PTI) DMK chief Karunanidhi todayexpressed grief over the death of former Singapore President SR Nathan. Lauding the departed leader’s services to his nation,Karunanidhi, in a statement, said Nathan served Singapore invarious capacities. "He greatly strove for the growth of Singapore. He workedfor the welfare of working classes by involving himself intrade union," the nonagenarian leader said adding the departedleader was of Indian origin. "I convey my deep condolences to the people of Singaporeand his family members on behalf of DMK," he added. After being ill for sometime, Nathan died yesterday inSingapore at the age of 92. He has the distinction of servinghis country for the longest tenure as president between 1999and 2011. PTI VGN BNRCJMAV

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