KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose said that Vakkom Purushothaman was a headstrong leader of the senior generation. 'He was the owner of a personality who did not bend his spine or bow down to anyone. A distinguished speaker who controlled the assembly like a headmaster who enforced discipline without using the cane. A people's representative and a minister who proved his administrative excellence through active work, a leader who created a new style in public work.' Ananda Bose said in his condolence message.