President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former President of Cuba, Fidel Castro and described him as a friend of India. <br/><br/>In his condolence message, Vice President Hamid Ansari described Castro as the architect of Cuban Revolution. He said the developing countries have lost a champion of equality and justice. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of tweets, said Fidel Castro was one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century. He said, India stands in support with the Cuban Government and people in this tragic hour.

President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former President of Cuba, Fidel Castro and described him as a friend of India. <br/><br/>In his condolence message, Vice President Hamid Ansari described Castro as the architect of Cuban Revolution. He said the developing countries have lost a champion of equality and justice. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of tweets, said Fidel Castro was one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century. He said, India stands in support with the Cuban Government and people in this tragic hour.