George Mercier Dies: Former Kovalam Congress MLA Succumbs to Liver-Related Illness
A lawyer by profession, Mercier had held various positions in the party. Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala and former chief minister Oommen Chandy condoled his demise.
Thiruvananthapuram, September 16: Former Congress MLA George Mercier died at a private hospital here on Wednesday following liver-related illness, party sources said. The 68-year old leader was admitted to the hospital a few days ago and the end came on Wednesday evening, they said.
Mercier, a member of the KPCC executive committee, represented Kovalam constituency in the state assembly during 2006-2011 period.
Shashi Tharoor Expresses Condolences:
A lawyer by profession, Mercier had held various positions in the party. Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala and former chief minister Oommen Chandy condoled his demise.
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