Shinzo Abe Dies: PM Narendra Modi Condoles Tragic Demise of Former Japanese Prime Minister, Declares One-Day National Mourning Tomorrow
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe succumbed to his injuries after he was shot at in Nara while delivering a speech ahead of the upper house election.
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As Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe succumbed to his injuries after he was shot at in Nara while delivering a speech ahead of Sunday’s upper house election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed shock over this tragic news, stating that the leader to both Japan and the rest of the world. PM Modi also declared a national holiday in India on July 9 as a mark of respect. The ex-Japanese PM had a special relationship with India as he was conferred with Padma Vibhushan in 2021 and the Netaji Award in 2022.
Check Tweet by PM Modi:
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a one day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July 2022.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
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