Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi and Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy condoled the death of former Puducherry Lt. Governor and diplomat N. N. Jha. Mr. Jha served as Lt. Governor of Puducherry for a brief period in 2004. In a message, Ms. Bedi said his long years of experience as a career diplomat had made him carve a niche for himself as an administrator. Mr. Narayansamy described him as an able administrator and said his concern for the people was praiseworthy.