PM Modi pays tribute to Col Nizamuddin, says demise saddening
Modi took to Twitter to pay tribute to centenarian, who served as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's driver and bodyguard.
"Tributes to Subhas Babu's close associate, Colonel Nizamuddin. I recall my meeting with him. His demise is saddening," the Prime Minister's tweet read.
"We will always remember the idealism, courage & patriotism of Colonel Nizamuddin, which added strength to our freedom struggle," a subsequent tweet added.
Colonel Nizamuddin hit the headlines last year when he opened a bank account at the age of 116 years.
He was living in Dhakwa village in Mubarakpur area in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, with his wife and youngest son.
Image: IndianHistoryPics Twitter
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