CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin deputed SM Nasar, Minister for Minorities & Non-Resident Tamils Welfare and DMK MLA Inigo S Irudayaraj to take part in the final rites of Pope Francis, on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government.
The final rites are expected to take place within a few days.
The CM has already condoled the demise of the Pope and hailed his contributions to humanity, an official press release said.
Meanwhile, the State Assembly Speaker M Appavu read out a condolence resolution in honour of the Pope and recalled his services.
The members of the House observed silence for two minutes as a mark of respect for the departed religious leader.