By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: BJP National Vice-President and former 4th times MP, Baijayant Jay Panda has deeply condoled the death of former Japan PM Shinzo Abe.
‘Deeply shocked by the assassination of Shinzo Abe san. A hugely popular leader & statesman, he worked closely with his friend PM @narendramodi to lead the response to many global challenges.I had the privilege of meeting him many times, he was a true friend of India.Om Shanti,’ BJP National VP Panda said.
“The passing away of Shinzo Abe San is an irreparable loss not only for Japan but for the entire world. He was a towering personality, a statesman par excellence & a great friend of India. It saddens me to read conflicting statements coming in from a few of our opposition leaders,” BJP National VP, said.
‘Also, it is beyond my belief to see some from our neighbouring nations celebrating this tragic incident,” the senior BJP leader added.