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Deeply shocked by attack on former Japan PM Abe: Congress leaders

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said they were shocked by the attack on ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech

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Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe shot, Congress leaders react
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Jul 08 2022 | 1:17 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said they were shocked by the attack on ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech.

The 67-year-old Abe was shot at while giving a campaign speech in western Japan. He was not breathing and his heart stopped while being airlifted to a hospital.

In a message, Singh said, "Deeply shocked by the tragic attack on my friend former Prime Minister Abe. My prayers are with him and family".

Gandhi said, "Shocked to hear the news of the attack on former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who has been instrumental in deepening Indo-Japanese ties."

"Prayers for his recovery. My thoughts are with his family," he also said.

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Topics :CongressManmohan SinghRahul GandhiShinzo Abe

First Published: Jul 08 2022 | 1:17 PM IST

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