"The Government of Tamil Nadu expresses profound sorrow at the demise of the former President of Republic of Singapore Mr S R Nathan who passed away on 22.8.2016 in Singapore," the condolence message read.
"Heartfelt condolences and sentiments may please be conveyed to the members of the bereaved family of the departed dignitary," it said.
On the directions of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, the message was registered at a condolence book kept at the Consulate General of Singapore here, the release added.
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