PM Modi condoles former Singapore President S R Nathan's death

Nathan, who was President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011, died on Monday at the age of 92

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Photo: Doordarshan India's Twitter handle — Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the Red Fort during his Independence Day speech. Photo: Doordarshan India's Twitter handle

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Last Updated : Aug 23 2016 | 11:26 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of former Singapore President S R Nathan saying the country has lost a distinguished leader.

"Saddened by the demise of former Singapore President S R Nathan. Singapore has lost a distinguished leader who was widely admired," Modi tweeted.

"We in India join the people of Singapore in deeply mourning the passing away of Nathan. Condolences to his family," he said in another tweet.

Nathan, who was President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011, died on Monday at the age of 92.

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