Former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subramanian Passes Away

TSR Subramanian was 79.

Former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian has passed away, officials said on Monday, 26 February. Subramanian was 79.

“Extremely shocked to hear the sad news of the demise of TSR Subramanian. He was the tallest amongst all and is a big loss for the IAS fraternity and the nation. Deepest condolences to all family members. We hope and pray that your ideas and thoughts will continue to guide us,” the IAS association said in a tweet.

Extremely shocked to hear the sad news of the demise of T S R Subramanian. He was the tallest amongst all and is a big loss for the IAS fraternity and the nation. Deepest Condolences to all family members. We hope and pray that your ideas and thoughts will continue to guide us.

— IAS Association (@IASassociation) February 26, 2018

His cremation will take place at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi at 5.30 pm, the association said.

Subramanian was the Cabinet secretary from 1 August 1996 to 31 March 1998.

The cause of death and other details were not immediately known.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh and other senior IAS officers condoled his death.

Former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian is no more. Saddened by the news. He was affable, full of ideas and energetic. In many a debate on TV channels, shared thoughts with him. Condolences to his family and his fraternity.

Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister, in a tweet

Singh said, "Saddened by news of the demise of former Cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian. My condolences to the entire IAS fraternity and his family."

Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Anil Swarup, said: “Bichde sab bari bari (all left one by one)."

“One of the most outstanding officer T S R Subramanian is no more. Rest in Peace. RIP,” he said on Twitter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences over the death of Subramanian, saying he had left his mark with his writings and interventions on public causes.

Shri TSR Subramanian distinguished himself as an outstanding civil servant. He also left a mark with his prolific writings and interventions on important public causes. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Shri TSR Subramanian distinguished himself as an outstanding civil servant. He also left a mark with his prolific writings and interventions on important public causes. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 26, 2018

People all around the country expressed their grief towards Mr Subramanian’s death and remembered him for his ethics and professionalism.

My deepest condolences on the passing away of former cabinet secretary Sh. #TSRSubramanian. He was the secy when I was the union textile minister.. In this hour of grief my thoughts are with his family, may his soul rest in peace..

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) February 26, 2018

Shocked to hear about the sad demise of TSR Subramanian ji. Had the good fortune of receiving his guidance on many a policy matters. My condolences to his loved ones. Om Shanti 🙏 https://t.co/InYN7ekCqR

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) February 26, 2018

What a brilliant mind he was. Participated in several talk tv debates with TSR Subramanian and always learnt something new from him. #RIP https://t.co/LTKiScn30G

— Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera) February 26, 2018

In ‘India at Turning Point’, TSR Subramanian tells us a gem when Manmohan Singh was an underling in the Finance Ministry:
“I recall a conversation with the then Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry, who attended the junior ‘lunch club’ in North Block in the early 1970s...1/n

— Rohit Bansal 🇮🇳 (@theRohitBansal) February 26, 2018

Saddened at the passing away of Shri TSR Subramanian, Former Cabinet Secretary. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) February 26, 2018

Retirement did not deter TSR Subramanian who placed the welfare of his colleagues first. In 2013, his leg was in a cast and propped up on a chair when he took on the govt in this interview for midnight transfers. Hope he rests in peacehttps://t.co/KULwwhIh3V

— Ushinor Majumdar (@_Ushinor) February 26, 2018

#TSRSubramanian Had the opportunity to participate in many TV debates with him.His opinions always candid&incisive.Thoughts with his family

— C.R.Kesavan (@crkesavan) February 26, 2018

How very sad to hear of the death of respected #TSR Subramanian. Always a calm, sensible and wise voice in the public debate. RIP sir, you will be missed.

— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) February 26, 2018

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