Sathya Sai Baba passes away; AP Governor, CM rush to Puttaparthi

HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan and Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy air-dashed to Puttaparthi following the demise of Satya Saibaba this morning.

Leader of Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu, who cancelled his electioneering in Kadapa district today, is also expected to reach Puttaparthi by afternoon.

Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan and a host of other VIPs are also expected to arrive in Puttaparthi by evening.

Governor Narasimhan, Chief Minister Kiran, TDP president Chandrababu Naidu, Praja Rajyam Party president K Chiranjeevi, BJP state president G Kishan Reddy and a host of other leaders expressed grief over the demise of Saibaba.