Hyderabad, March 13 -- BJP Telangana State President N. Ramchandra Rao and BJP Andhra Pradesh State President P V N Madhav on Thursday visited the residence of former union Minister Kavuri Sambasiva Rao and paid their last respects.

The leaders also met the bereaved family members and conveyed their condolences, praying for strength and courage for them during the difficult time.

Ramchandra Rao said Kavuri Sambasiva Rao, who hailed from a farmer's family, rendered remarkable service in public life. He recalled that Sambasiva Rao was elected as a Member of Parliament five times and also served as a union Minister.

Madhav described Sambasiva Rao's death as a great loss to the Telugu people, noting that he consistently raised public issues ...