Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and condoled the death of her husband V Srinivasan, news agency ANI reported.
Srinivasan died in the early hours of Friday. He was 67.
Srinivasan collapsed at his residence early this morning. Though he was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived, sources said.
A former central government employee, Srinivasan has been a constant presence for Usha throughout her illustrious sports and political career. Usha married Srinivasan in 1991.
Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Shri V. Srinivasan ji, husband of Rajya Sabha MP and Indian Olympic Association President, PT Usha.
He was widely regarded as her pillar of support and the driving force behind many career milestones. The couple has a son, Ujjwal.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condoled the death. “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Shri V. Srinivasan ji, husband of Rajya Sabha MP and Indian Olympic Association President, PT Usha. Heartfelt condolences to Usha ji and the bereaved family. Prayers for strength in this difficult time,” he said in the post.
