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PM Narendra Modi Mourns Jimmy Carter’s Passing; Lauds Legacy Of Peace

On Monday, PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former USA President Mr. Jimmy Carter. A statesman of great vision, he worked tirelessly for global peace and harmony.”

“His contributions to fostering strong India-U.S. ties leave a lasting legacy. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the people of the US,” PM Modi added.

Carter, who died at his home in Plains, Georgia, had been battling an aggressive form of melanoma, which had spread to his liver and brain. He had stopped medical treatment and was under hospice care at home.

President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, served a single term from 1977 to 1981. Despite achievements like the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, he lost re-election due to domestic economic struggles and the Iran crisis.

After leaving office, Carter dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his relentless work in resolving conflicts, promoting democracy and human rights, and fostering economic development.

In 1978, Carter became the third US President to visit India, following Dwight Eisenhower in 1959 and Richard Nixon in 1969.

Accompanied by First Lady Rosalyn Carter, who passed away in November 2023 at 96, he met President Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy and Prime Minister Morarji Desai and addressed Parliament.

During the visit, he toured a village in Gurugram (then Gurgaon), which was later renamed Carterpuri in his honor – a name it still holds today.

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