Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha from Telangana. Palvai Govardhan Reddy (80) breathed his last in Kullu on Friday. Reddy suffered a heart attack just moments after reaching Civil Hospital, Kulu.
A five-time legislator from Munugodu constituency in Nalgonda district, Reddy (81), a senior Congress leader had come to Himachal Pradesh on an official visit with a Parliamentary Committee on Chemical and Fertilizers, consisting of 25 members.
Reddy apparently complained unease and unrest after landing at Kullu Airport and was taken to Civil Hospital, Kullu. Chief Medical Officer Sushil Chander said Reddy suffered a Heart attack. He said he was given artificial breathing but his pulse could not be revived.
Reddy is said to have been undergoing cardiac treatment in Hyderabad. The last rites of Reddy will be performed in his native State and his mortal remains was airlifted from Kullu in a special chopper.
The sudden demise of the octogenarian leader could lead to suspension of the visit of the Parliamentary Panel for a while.