New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Justice Krishna Iyer, saying he was a "fine lawyer, eminent jurist, incredible philosopher and above all a phenomenal human being".
"I bow to Justice Krishna Iyer. My association with Justice Krishna Iyer was special. My mind goes back to our conversations and the insightful letters he would write to me. Whenever I would meet or talk to him, I would find him full of enthusiasm, always talking about the well-being of India. A remarkable man," Mr Modi said in a message.
"May Justice Krishna Iyer's soul attain eternal peace. My thoughts are with his family during this moment of immense sadness," he added.
Mr Iyer, who last month celebrated his 100th birthday, died on Thursday in a hospital in Kochi.
"I bow to Justice Krishna Iyer. My association with Justice Krishna Iyer was special. My mind goes back to our conversations and the insightful letters he would write to me. Whenever I would meet or talk to him, I would find him full of enthusiasm, always talking about the well-being of India. A remarkable man," Mr Modi said in a message.
"May Justice Krishna Iyer's soul attain eternal peace. My thoughts are with his family during this moment of immense sadness," he added.
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