Mysuru: K. Pukazhendhi (65), President of Mysore Tamil Sangam (Literary and Cultural Association) and Karnataka Tamil Federation, passed away at a private hospital in Madurai on Dec.30, 2019.

He leaves behind his wife Rojavathi, daughters Pavithra and Bhavya and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at his native village Memalur in Tamil Nadu on Dec.31.

Condolence Meeting: The Mysore Tamil Sangam, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, has organised a meeting at Vellala Mudaliar Sangam, Ittigegud, Mysuru, tomorrow (Jan.5) from 4 pm to 7 pm, to condole the death of Pukazhendhi.