This Article is From Jun 12, 2015

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Chandigarh Rock Garden Creator Nek Chand

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Chandigarh Rock Garden Creator Nek Chand

Mr Nek Chand was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Nek Chand, the creator of Chandigarh's famous Rock Garden.

"Nek Chand-ji will always be remembered for his artistic genius and fabulous creation that is cherished by many. May his soul rest in peace," PM Modi said in a tweet.

Nek Chand, 90, died at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh on Monday.

He was suffering from diabetes, hypertension and cancer.
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