SINGAPORE--Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived here to attend the State Funeral Services of Singapore’s founder and first premier Lee Kuan Yew. Lee, 91, died of severe pneumonia on March 23.
The Prime Minister will be attending the funeral of Lee today, the Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry said. In his condolence message after Lee’s demise, Modi had said, “A far-sighted statesman and a lion among leaders, Lee Kuan Yew’s life teaches valuable lessons to everyone. News of his demise is saddening.”
Indian Express
