PM condoles death of Hugo Chavez

06 March,2013 12:50 PM IST |   |  Agencies

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed grief over the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, saying the country has lost a charismatic leader who left a legacy of striving for social justice.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

"The people of India join me in conveying our heartfelt condolence to his family and to stand with Venezuela in its hour of grief," Singh said in his message.

"Venezuela has lost a charismatic and immensely popular leader in President Chavez who leaves a legacy of striving for social justice," he added.

Hugo Chavez (58) died of cancer in a military hospital in Caracas Tuesday.

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