New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 80, in Koothattukulam, Kerala, after suffering a heart attack during his morning walk.

Referred to Odinga as a “cherished friend of India”, PM Modi recalled their meeting during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Odinga, who was in the state for Ayurvedic treatment, collapsed suddenly and was rushed to Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre, but could not be revived. His body has been kept at Deva Matha Hospital, Koothattukulam.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesma

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