Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the demise of eminent freedom fighter Chunibhai Vaidya.
"I am saddened by the passing away of eminent Gandhian Shri Chunibhai Vaidya. My condolences to his family. May his soul attain eternal peace," tweeted Prime Minister Modi.
Vaidya, 97, passed away at his residence in Ahmedabad early this morning.
Vaidya took part in the freedom struggle and also actively participated in Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan Movement.
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