Senior journalist Kuldip Nayar passes away at 95
New Delhi : Senior journalist and author Kuldip Nayar died at a hospital here. He was 95, his family confirmed on Thursday.
Nayar breathed his last at the Escorts Hospital at 12.30 a.m., and his cremation will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.
Nayar started his career with a Urdu newspaper and was the author of 15 books including “Beyond the Lines”, “India after Nehru” and “Emergency Retold”.
Nayar, who was also a human rights activist, served as High Commissioner to the UK in 1990 and was also nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
A syndicated columnist, he has written several books including “Beyond the Lines” and “India after Nehru”.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, remembering his “strong stand” against the Emergency, public service and commitment to a better India.
“Sad to hear of the passing of Kuldip Nayar, veteran editor and writer, diplomat and parliamentarian, and a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency. His readers will miss him. Condolences to his family and associates,” the President tweeted.
Expressing his condolence, Modi tweeted: “Kuldip Nayar was an intellectual giant of our times. Frank and fearless in his views, his work spanned across many decades.
“His strong stand against the emergency, public service and commitment to a better India will always remembered. Saddened by his demise. My condolences.”
Updated : Aug 23, 2018 at 10:28 IST
IANS
