Chennai, Dec 10 (Reporter) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday condoled the death of former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna and hailed him as a visionary leader and a stalwart of Indian politics. He also recalled that Mr Krishna shared a close bond with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK Patriarch M Karunanidhi (Thalaivar Kalaignar), dating back to the late 1960s, built on mutual respect and a shared vision for regional cooperation and progressive governance. In a social media post, Mr Stalin said "Deeply saddened by the passing of Thiru. S.M. Krishna avaru, a visionary leader and a stalwart of Indian politics." "As Karnataka’s Chief Minister, he steered the state towards remarkable progress, and as India’s External Affairs Minister, he strengthened our global standing with statesmanship and grace", he added. "Thiru. Krishna shared a close bond with Thalaivar Kalaignar, dating back to the late 1960s, built on mutual respect and a shared vision for regional cooperation and progressive governance", Mr Stalin said. "My heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and Congress cadre. His remarkable contributions will be remembered for generations to come", he said...////...