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Nepalese PM saddened over death of former Indian President Kalam

Xinhua, July 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has expressed sadness over the demise of India's former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Koirala expressed heartfelt condolences to the Indian government, Indian people and family of late Kalam over the demise.

Kalam died last night at the age of 84 owing to cardiac arrest.

Expressing deep sorrow, the Nepalese prime minister tweeted in social media, "My heartfelt condolences to the people of India on the demise of former president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam."

In a message, Koirala recalled Kalam's contributions to lead India in the path of progress and prosperity.

He also said that Nepal has lost a very good friend. Endi