Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Naresh Chandra has passed away. He breathed his last at a hospital in Goa yesterday. He was 82. <br/><br/>Chandra had served as the Cabinet Secretary from 1990-92 and was the Indian Ambassador to the US from 1996 to 2001. He was awarded the country's second highest civil awards, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2007.<br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the demise of former Indian Ambassador to the United States Naresh Chandra.<br/><br/>In a series of tweet, Mr Modi said he was an outstanding public servant, who left an indelible mark on matters of governance and policy. <br/><br/>Mr Modi said he believed in strong India-USA friendship. The Prime Minister said he remembers an insightful discussion he had with Naresh Chandra.

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Naresh Chandra has passed away. He breathed his last at a hospital in Goa yesterday. He was 82. <br/><br/>Chandra had served as the Cabinet Secretary from 1990-92 and was the Indian Ambassador to the US from 1996 to 2001. He was awarded the country's second highest civil awards, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2007.