PM Modi condoles death of US Congressman Lewis

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of US Congressman and civil rights champion John Lewis, saying his legacy will continue to endure and inspire.

Described as a civil rights legend, the long-time Congressman died battling cancer. He was 80.

“We mourn the loss of US Congressman John Lewis, a champion of civil rights, non-violence and Gandhian values. His legacy will continue to endure and inspire,” Modi tweeted.