[Singapore,New Delhi]Death Of Lee Kuan Yew,is Indeed,Passing of an Era:PM Of India
PM Of India Narendra Modi Noted Remarks In The Condolence Book
“The passing of Lee Kuan Yew, is not the passing of an individual, but indeed, of an era. remarks in condolence book, at the funeral of the founding father of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew”He was a torchbearer of hope, not just for Singapore, but for all of Asia.
Today, the flame is no more, but this was a torch that lit the lamp of hope in many new nations. As long as these lamps flicker, he will continue to inspire, eternally”.
His personal life was an inspiration for many like me. I bow to this committed Karma Yogi, this great man. On behalf of all Indians, I pay homage to him”
“The Prime Minister, Shri Modi, who is in Singapore to attend the funeral of the founding father of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, today met Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and said India and Singapore should work together more closely, in tune with the thinking of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.
He said Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s drive for public housing and cleanliness are models for us. The Singapore Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, towards cooperative competitive federalism.
The Prime Minister met Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong, who said Singapore appreciates India’s gestures during Singapore`s hour of grief.
The Prime Minister also met the President of Israel , Mr. Reuvin Rivlin. Both leaders discussed ways to further enhance cooperation between the two countries. National mourning for Lee Kuan Yew
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The Emeritus Senior Minister of Singapore, Mr. Goh Chok Tong calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Singapore on March 29, 2015.