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First Published: Saturday, November 26, 2016 - 12:55
New Delhi: President Pranb Mukherjee on Saturday, condoled the death of Cuba`s revolutionary leader and former President Fidel Castro, who died on Saturday at the age of 90.
"Heartfelt condolences on sad demise of Cuba`s revolutionary leader, former President and friend of India, Fidel Castro," Mukherjee said.
Castro, who ruled Cuba as a one-party state for almost half a century before handing over the powers to his brother Raul in 2008, died, Cuban state television announced.
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Vice President's Secretariat
26-November, 2016 15:44 IST
Vice President condoles the passing away of Fidel Castro
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of former President of Cuba, Mr. Fidel Castro. In a message, he said that the people of Cuba have lost the architect of their revolution and the developing countries of the world a champion of equality and justice. He was a dear friend of India, and would continue to be remembered here, particularly for his role in the Non-Aligned Movement, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I am profoundly saddened at the passing away of Commander Fidel Castro of Cuba, a heroic figure and an influential personality on the world stage.
In his death, the people of Cuba have lost the architect of their revolution and the developing countries of the world a champion of equality and justice.
He was a dear friend of India, and would continue to be remembered here, particularly for his role in the Non-Aligned Movement. I had the privilege of meeting him during my visit to Havana in October 2013.
In this time of sorrow, I extend my sympathies to the government and the friendly people of Cuba and pray for eternal peace for the departed soul.”
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Prime Minister's Office
26-November, 2016 13:31 IST
PM condoles the demise of Fidel Castro
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences on the sad demise of Cuban Leader Fidel Castro.
"I extend my deepest condolences to the Government & people of Cuba on the sad demise of Fidel Castro. May his soul rest in peace.
We stand in support with the Cuban Government and people in this tragic hour.
Fidel Castro was one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century. India mourns the loss of a great friend", the Prime Minister said.