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Mamata Banerjee pays tributes to Nelson Mandela on birth anniversary

Former South African President passed away in 2013

Mamata Banerjee pays tributes to Nelson Mandela on birth anniversary

Press Trust of India Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tributes to late Nelson Mandela on his birth anniversary.

"Paying homage to Nelson Mandela on his birthday. Let us remember and always be inspired by his years of struggle," Banerjee said in a tweet.

The former South African President, who was awarded Bharat Ratna and the Nobel Peace Prize, passed away in 2013 at the age of 95.

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First Published: Jul 18 2016 | 11:22 AM IST

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