PM condoles Khushwant Singh's death


Posted on 20th Mar 2014 05:30 am by admin

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of Khushwant Singh, saying the renowned author had lived a "truly creative life".

"A gifted author, candid commentator and a dear friend. He lived a truly creative life," the prime minister said in a statement.

Khushwant Singh, an internationally renowned author and journalist, passed away here earlier Thursday. He was 99.

A Padma Vibhushan recipient, Khushwant Singh authored more than a dozen books, including "Train to Pakistan" and "Delhi".

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