**Summary:**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a key figure in India's nuclear energy program. Dr. Srinivasan is recognized for his significant contributions to the development of critical nuclear infrastructure, which has been foundational to India's energy independence. He is also remembered for his leadership of the Atomic Energy Commission and his mentorship of young scientists. The Prime Minister acknowledged India's gratitude for Dr. Srinivasan's advancement of scientific progress.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India, the source of the announcement.
PM: Abbreviation for Prime Minister.
20 MAY 2025: Date of the announcement.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the agency that posted the announcement.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Dr. MR Srinivasan: A key figure in India's nuclear energy program who recently passed away.
India's nuclear energy program: The nuclear energy program of India.
X: Social media platform where the Prime Minister posted a condolence message.
Atomic Energy Commission: Organization that Dr. MR Srinivasan provided inspiring leadership to.
India: Country expressing gratitude for Dr. Srinivasan's contributions.
Narendra Modi: Handle of the Prime Minister on social media platform X
May 20, 2025: Date the Prime Minister posted on X.
MJPSSR: Appears to be an identifier, possibly related to the release or source of the information.
2129817: Release ID number.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan
Posted On: 20 MAY 2025 1:47PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a stalwart of
India's nuclear energy program.
He wrote in a post on X:
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy program. His
instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to our being self-reliant in
the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring leadership of the Atomic Energy Commission. India
will always be grateful to him for advancing scientific progress and mentoring many young scientists. My
thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti.”
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy
program. His instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to
our being self-reliant in the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2025
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