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President and PM condoles the passing away of Prof Bipan Chandra

By FnF Correspondent | PUBLISHED: 31, Aug 2014, 15:15 pm IST | UPDATED: 31, Aug 2014, 15:50 pm IST

President and PM condoles the passing away of Prof Bipan Chandra New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Prof. Bipan Chandra.

In his condolence message to his son, Mr Bikas Chandra, the President has said, “I am extremely saddened to learn about the passing away of your father, Prof. Bipan Chandra.

Prof. Bipan Chandra was one of the foremost scholars in our country on modern India.  For his immense contribution towards the study of Indian history, he was honoured with a Padma Bhushan.  He will be missed by his large number of friends, colleagues and students.

I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and his countless fans and friends.  I pray to the Almighty to give you and your family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief on the passing away of noted historian Prof Bipan Chandra. He extended his condolences to Shri Chandra's family.
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