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Former Odisha governor Rajendran passes away

IndiaTimes Saturday, 23 December 2023
M M Rajendran, former chief secretary of Tamil Nadu and Odisha governor, passed away at the age of 88. He was a top-ranking IAS officer from Madras Christian College and served in various positions including district collector of Tirunelveli and Ramanathapuram. Rajendran's experience handling cyclones in Tamil Nadu and Odisha was highly regarded. He also served as chief secretary of Tamil Nadu during President's rule and held key positions at the Centre. Rajendran was praised for his statesmanship and exemplary conduct.
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