New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of renowned botanist and Padma Shri award KS Manilal. Manilal passed away yesterday due to age-related ailments. He was 86 years old.
“Saddened by the demise of Padma award and renowned botanist Dr. K.S. Manilal Ji. His rich contributions in botany will continue to guide the generations of botanists and researchers to come. He also conducted extensive studies on the history and culture of Kerala. On this occasion, I join the grief of his family and friends,” the Prime Minister wrote in a post shared on Twitter.
