New Delhi: Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi and former National President Rahul Gandhi on Friday condoled the death of The First President of Zambia and founder of modern Zambia, Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, saying he was a true friend of India and will continue to inspire generations to come.
Sonia Gandhi in her condolence message said that Kaunda was a stalwart personality who led the struggle against colonialism. As a politician, he groomed Zambia. He will always be remembered for his true friends and non-aligned movement of India. He said his special relationship with India and the Congress party will always be cherished. He said that in this hour of grief, India and the Congress Party extend deep condolences to the family and friends of Awam and Kaunda of Zambia.
It?s sad to hear of the demise of Dr Kenneth David Kaunda. A champion of African freedom, he will continue to be a source of inspiration for generations to come. My condolences to his family, friends and the people of Zambia. pic.twitter.com/SxqBpO8w36
? Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 17, 2021
Rahul Gandhi tweeted that he was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda. He was a champion of African independence and will continue to inspire generations to come. My condolences to his family and to the people of Zambia. Dr. Kaunda passed away on Thursday at the age of 97.
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