Chennai: Former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan (86) passed away on Sunday. He was the man behind India’s Electoral reforms. TN Seshan passed away on Sunday at 09:30pm at his residence in Chennai. He was suffered a cardiac arrest, said his family. He was born in Palakkad Dist in Kerala. He was the IAS officer of 1955 batch. He was served as the 10^th Chief Election Commissioner of India between 1990 and 1996.

      He won the Raman Magsaysay for government service in 1996. TN Seshan was appointed as CEC on 12^th December 1990. He is widely credited for ushering electoral reforms which altered the face of Indian elections. Implementing the model code of conduct, laying down a list of do’s and don’ts for leaders and political parties ahead of elections, was among his numerous reforms. He was also credited for ending malpractices and bringing transparency to the electoral process.

      Former CEC SY Qureshi, Successor of Seshan conveys condolences of his death in twitter. He said in his twitter sad to announce that TN Seshan passed away a short while ago. He was a true legend and guiding force for his entire successor. I pray for peace to his soul, he twitted.

     West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benarjee said that demise of a TN Seshan is a saddened, a stalwart for free and fair elections. His legendary contribution to democracy will be always remembered.  She convey her condolences to Seshan Family and many admirers. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Congress MP Seshi Tarur also conveyed condolences to Seshan Family.