New Delhi, July 11 -- As Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his New Zealand visit, the Congress on 11 July invoked the legacy of former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange, recalling that he had helped reset and strengthen bilateral ties with India after taking office in 1984.

"The prime minister's visit to New Zealand brings back memories of a remarkable man who was key to transforming India-New Zealand relations," Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said.

David Lange was a New Zealand politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989.

Leading the Fourth Labour Government, Lange became the country's youngest prime minister of the 20th century at age 41. He was g...