Narendra Modi condoles former Singapore President Nathan's death

New Delhi, Aug 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of former Singapore President S.R. Nathan saying the country has lost a distinguished leader.

"Saddened by the demise of former Singapore President S.R. Nathan. Singapore has lost a distinguished leader who was widely admired," Modi tweeted.

Saddened by the demise of former Singapore President SR Nathan. Singapore has lost a distinguished leader who was widely admired: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2016

"We in India join the people of Singapore in deeply mourning the passing away of Nathan. Condolences to his family," he said in another tweet.

We in India join the people of Singapore in deeply mourning the passing away of former President Nathan. Condolences to his family: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 23, 2016

Nathan, who was President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011, died on Monday at the age of 92.

IANS