Jaipal Reddy's last rites to perform with state honours

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has directed the chief secretary SK Joshi to perform the last rites of former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Jaipal Reddy with state honours.

The veteran leader passed away around 1.30 am on Monday at Asian Gastroenterology Hospital in Gachibowli. He was admitted to the hospital due to high fever. His remains were brought to his home at Jubilee Hills.

Jaipal Reddy's last rites will be held tomorrow at Necklace road. The funeral procession will begin at 9 am from his house. Around 12 noon, his remains will be brought to Gandhi Bhavan where the public can pay respects. Later, the procession will continue towards the Necklace road.