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MP Santosh Kumar condoles death of Tamil actor Vivek

Vivek, who was known for his environmental activism, had taken up tree planting as his life mission and founded Green Kalam initiative

By Telangana Today

Updated On - 17 April 2021, 10:37 PM

MP Santosh Kumar condoles death of Tamil actor Vivek — Tamil actor Vivek.

Hyderabad: Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar on Saturday said that efforts would be made to continue the initiative of planting one crore saplings launched by the popular Tamil film actor Vivek, who died in Chennai hospital in the early hours today.

Vivek, who was known for his environmental activism, had taken up tree planting as his life mission and founded Green Kalam initiative. Expressing grief over the sudden death of Vivek, Santosh Kumar, in a statement here, said the Tamil film actor had already planted 32 lakh saplings out of one crore saplings.

“We will continue Vivek’s initiative and plant the remaining 68 lakh saplings,” he added.

Will make sure that his wish be fulfilled. Thiru Vivek’s goal was to plant 1 crore saplings and he already could reach up to 32.5Lakhs. I personally see that the remaining task of his #GreenKalam project be completed under our #GreenIndiaChallenge and dedicate to him.#RIPVivekh pic.twitter.com/MYGFWOf6p1

— Santosh Kumar J (@MPsantoshtrs) April 17, 2021