Prez Kovind, PM Modi condole demise of former RS MP, veteran journalist Chandan Mitra
Team Udayavani, Sep 2, 2021, 12:11 PM IST
Former BJP MP and veteran journalist Chandan Mitra passed way, his son Kushan Mitra said on Thursday.
The 65-year-old was the editor of Pioneer newspaper.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the journalist for his intellect and insights and condoled his demise.
”Shri Chandan Mitra Ji will be remembered for his intellect and insights. He distinguished himself in the world of media as well as politics. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the PM said in a tweet.
”Shri Chandan Mitra was an outstanding journalist and his stint as a parliamentarian added to his reputation. His understanding of Hindi heartland and its history was profound. His demise leaves a void in Indian journalism. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends,” Kovind tweeted.
Kushan Mitra said his father had been suffering for a while.
”Since it is already out there; Dad passed away late last night. He had been suffering for a while,” his son said in a tweet.
The former Rajya Sabha MP was considered close to BJP leader L K Advani.
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