The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Sir Anerood Jugnauth who served as both Prime Minister and President of Mauritius for many years.

In a tweet, Shri Modi said:

"Padma Vibhushan Sir Anerood Jugnauth, a tall leader & statesman, was the architect of modern Mauritius. A proud Pravasi Bharatiya, he helped forge the special bilateral relationship that will benefit from his legacy. Condolences to his family & the people of Mauritius. Om Shanti."

Padma Vibhushan Sir Anerood Jugnauth, a tall leader & statesman, was the architect of modern Mauritius. A proud Pravasi Bharatiya, he helped forge the special bilateral relationship that will benefit from his legacy. Condolences to his family & the people of Mauritius. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/CktEnK4XMn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 3, 2021

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