Prime Minister condoles passing away of IUML leader

New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of Panakkad Shihab Thangal, the prominent Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader from Kerala.

In his message, Dr. Singh said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Thangal. He was one of Kerala's most prominent leaders and led the IUML for many decades with great distinction.

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He was a nationalist who cherished secular values; and a social worker and a powerful orator."

"Thangal was a religious scholar with strong academic credentials and will be remembered as a leader who championed the propagation and importance of education. He had the strong following of his community but framed his politics in terms of larger national issues and aspirations," he added.

"I convey my sincere condolences to his family, his friends and his admirers at this irreparable loss," the Prime Minister said.

Thangal passed away at a private hospital in Kerala's Malappuram district on August 1. He died due to cardiac arrest.

Thangal was appointed as the president of the Kerala state committee of IUML subsequent to his father's death in 1975. He remained president until his death. (ANI)