Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu condoled the sudden demise of former press academy president Vasudeva Deekshitulu on Friday.

He said that Deekshitulu was well known to the people for his contribution to the field of journalism as an editor for decades. The CM said that recognising the services of Deekshitulu to the media, he was given the responsibility of Navyandra Press Academy.