Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the death of Ahmed Kathrada, South Africa's revered Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist who was one of Nelson Mandela's closest aides in his struggle.
"Dr. Ahmed Kathrada will be remembered as a remarkable personality, whose life was devoted to creating a just & equal society. RIP," he tweeted.
"I was honoured to have interacted with an inspiring personality like Dr. Ahmed Kathrada during my South Africa visit last year," said Modi while recalling his meeting.
Along with the tweet, Modi posted a photograph in which both are seen together.
Kathrada, 87, died after complications following a brain surgery, his foundation said.
Kathrada had spent 26 years and 3 months in prison, including 18 years on the infamous Robben Island.
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