The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of V.S. Naipaul.

“Sir VS Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more. His passing away is a major loss to the world of literature. Condolences to his family and well wishers in this sad hour” , the Prime Minister said.

Sir VS Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more. His passing away is a major loss to the world of literature. Condolences to his family and well wishers in this sad hour.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 12, 2018

The English language has lost a giant.

Thank you #Naipaul for your work on colonialism, migration and identity. For your wit. For your crafted language.

Rest in peace, but leave us thinking. pic.twitter.com/IaYKPXrHsE

— Joey-David Ovey (@joeydavidovey) August 11, 2018

"A Bend in the River" remains one of my favourite novels of all time: Nobel Prize-winning author VS #Naipaul dies aged 85 https://t.co/ftrfPZqIOA

— Michael Deibert (@michaelcdeibert) August 11, 2018