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New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday condoled the demise of noted historian Bipan Chandra, saying in his death, the country has lost a foremost scholar on India’s independence movement. [caption id=“attachment_1688807” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Former PM Manmohan Singh. AFP[/caption] In a letter to Chandra’s son Bikas, Singh wrote that India has lost a prominent historian and a foremost scholar on Indian independence movement. Singh also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family members. 86-year-old Chandra died at his Gurgaon residence near here this morning following a prolonged illness. PTI
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