India’s scientific community has lost a stalwart: BSY condoles Narasimha’s death

Bengaluru: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday, December 15 condoled the death of noted aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha.

Taking to Twitter the CM wrote, “In the passing away of Padma Vibhushan Prof Roddam Narasimha, India’s scientific community has lost a stalwart.”

“His path-breaking work in aerospace and nurturing scientific institutions of national importance will be remembered. My condolences to his family, friends & colleagues,” he further added.

Eminent aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Roddam Narasimha died at a private hospital here on Monday, doctors said. He was 87.

He was admitted to the hospital on December 8 after he suffered a brain hemorrhage.