Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday condoledthe demise of former chief election commissioner (CEC) T N Seshan, describing him as a great administrator.

Seshan, 86, who ruthlessly enforced the model code of conduct and led the game-changing electoral reforms in the 1990s, died in Chennai on Sunday following a cardiac arrest.

"Sad to know about the demise of Former Chief Election Commissioner Shri T.N.Seshanji. Known for electoral reforms, as a CEC he set a precedent for his successors. India will always remember him as a great administrator," Fadnavis tweeted.

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