New Delhi: Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, the first President of Zambia and founder of modern Zambia, passed away on Thursday at the age of 97. Expressing grief over his death, President Ram Nath Kovind today said that the contribution of dedicated Gandhian and stalwart African leader Kaunda will never go in vain.
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Saddened to hear about the demise of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, 1st President & founding father of modern Zambia. I was privileged to meet him in 2018. A towering Pan-African leader & a committed Gandhian, his contribution will never go dim. Deepest condolences to the people of Zambia. pic.twitter.com/OQhW6IYCpX
? President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 18, 2021
Rashtrapati Bhavan quoted Kovind as saying, "Saddened by the information about the death of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, the first President of Zambia and founder of modern Zambia. My deepest condolences to the people of Zambia." The President said that he had the opportunity to meet Dr. Kaunda in 2018. PM Narendra Modi also tweeted his condolences on the incident. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda. He was a respected international leader and excellent politician. I extend my condolences to his family and the people of Zambia."
Dr. Kaunda was admitted to the hospital on Monday where he was undergoing treatment for Pneumonia. Kaunda was the leader of the movement that led to the end of british colonial rule in the South African country of Zambia. He became Zambia's first democratically elected president in 1964.
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