Tharman sends condolence letter to Suresh Vanaz over brother Seelan's death
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam wrote a condolence letter to Suresh Vanaz, whose brother Gunaseelan (Seelan) died on Aug 29 at age 42 after living with cerebral palsy. Suresh, 47, had cared for his brother for years and drew public attention after a 2024 viral video at VivoCity and a New Straits Times feature about carrying Seelan to Batu Caves for Thaipusam. Suresh thanked the President on Facebook, calling the letter something he will always treasure.