Shock for P.T. Usha: Husband V. Shrinivasan Passes Away, PM Modi Calls to Express Condolences

Published on: 30 Jan 2026 at 10:43 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Shock for P.T. Usha: Husband V. Shrinivasan Passes Away, PM Modi Calls to Express Condolences

New Delhi/Kerala, January 30 (2026): V. Shrinivasan, husband of India’s legendary athlete, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, and Rajya Sabha member P.T. Usha, passed away this morning. He was 67 years old. The news has sent shockwaves of grief through the sports world.

Details of the Incident
According to family sources, Shrinivasan suddenly collapsed and became unconscious at his home on Friday morning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. At the time of this tragic incident, P.T. Usha was in Delhi attending a Parliament session.

Key Information About V. Shrinivasan

Profession: He retired as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Marriage to P.T. Usha: The couple married in 1991. Shrinivasan was seen as a strong pillar of support behind P.T. Usha’s successful sports and political career.
Family: He leaves behind one son named Ujjwal.

PM’s Expression of Grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with P.T. Usha over the phone and expressed his condolences during this difficult time. In addition, the Sports Minister, IOA officials, and several former athletes have also expressed deep sorrow over Shrinivasan’s untimely demise.