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.

Describing Odinga as a “cherished friend of India,” the Prime Minister recalled his association with the Kenyan leader dating back to his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Odinga, who was in Kerala for Ayurvedic treatment, collapsed suddenly during his morning walk and was rushed to Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre. Despite efforts to revive him, he was declared dead on arrival. His body has been kept at Deva Matha Hospital in Koothattukulam.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of my

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