PM condoles death of Dr Namperumalsamy
Narendra Modi
on Thursday condoled the death of Dr P Namperumalsamy, chairman-emeritus of Aravind Eye Hospital, who passed away on July 24 at the age of 85 after an illness.
In a letter to his son, Dr N Venkatesh Prajna, Modi described him as a reputed ophthalmologist known for restoring eyesight to countless patients. "Blessed with precision and empathy, he served people with great dedication," he wrote.
Modi praised his contributions to eye care, particularly in and around Madurai, and noted that his values and service would continue to inspire many.
Dr Namperumalsamy is survived by his wife, Dr G Natchiar, and two sons. He established the country's first Vitreous Surgery Centre at Government Rajaji Hospital and received the Padma Shri in 2007.
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