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Modi appreciates Omar Abdullah's call for social distancing following his uncle's death

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of Omar Abdullah’s uncle and appreciated the National Conference leader’s call to supporters to a avoid large gathering and pray from home for the departed soul.

“Condolences to you and the entire family, @OmarAbdullah. May his soul rest in peace,” Mr. Modi tweeted.

He said in this hour of grief, Mr. Omar Abdullah’s call to avoid any large gathering “is appreciable and will strengthen India’s fight against COVID-19“.