3Photo© dnaindia.comRenowned economist, House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies
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London, Jul 29 (PTI): Lord Meghnad Desai, a renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, died on Tuesday at the age of 85.
He is believed to have passed away in a hospital in Gurugram following a health issue, sources close to the family in London indicated. His wife, Lady Kishwar Desai, said: “I am devastated, as he was my rockstar husband, larger than life. Indestructible. I adored him.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the Gujarat-born parliamentarian and thinker, who played a prominent role in deepening India-UK relations.
"Anguished by the passing away of Shri Meghnad Desai Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and economist,” Prime Minister Modi posted on social media.
“ He was a dear friend and fellow crossbench colleague, among the first Indian heritage peers in the Lords. He had a great sense of humour and was his own man, always said what he felt, and his was…
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Renowned economist, House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies